Children explored fresh baby corn by observing, touching, and peeling back the husk to discover what is inside. They described textures, compared the outside and inside, and asked questions about how it grows and how it can be used in food.

At home, children can help peel fresh baby corn with a family member, exploring the husk, silk, and corn while describing what they see and feel. Afterwards, they can help prepare a simple dish; such as adding the corn to a soup or snack; and enjoy tasting it together.

Los niños exploraron la creatividad al diseñar y decorar tostadas para representar diferentes animales utilizando diversos ingredientes. Practicaron la motricidad fina, siguieron instrucciones y describieron sus creaciones mientras compartían y celebraban sus ideas con los demás.

En casa, los niños pueden preparar una tostada y decorarla para crear la cara de su animal favorito utilizando ingredientes como frutas, queso o mantequilla. Luego, pueden describir su creación, nombrar las partes del animal y disfrutar comiéndola en familia.

Children explored shapes using cookie dough by rolling it flat, stamping with different tools, and creating pictures using a variety of forms. They also compared sizes, experimented with patterns and overlapping shapes, and used simple math concepts while counting and arranging their creations.

At home, children can help make cookie dough, roll it out, and use cookie cutters or kitchen items to create fun shapes. After baking, they can count, compare sizes, make patterns, and enjoy eating their homemade creations together.

Children explored how cream changes by shaking it in a bag, observing it transform from a liquid into whipped cream and then butter. They also asked questions, counted their shakes, and enjoyed tasting their homemade butter on crackers while learning about changes in texture and states of matter.

At home, children can make their own butter by shaking cream in a sealed jar or bag and watching how it changes from liquid to solid. They can count how many shakes it takes, experiment with shaking faster or slower, and enjoy tasting their homemade butter on bread or crackers while discussing what changed.

Children will create a life-sized self portratit that highlight what makes them special. students are introduced to important vocabulary such as self-portrait (a drawing you make of yourself) and features (important parts of you like your hair, eyes, or smile). As they work, children reflect on what makes them unique while also noticing similarities and differences with classmates. The activity concludes with a gallery walk, where students observe each other’s portraits and share kind comments, reinforcing positive identity and appreciation for each other and themsleves. 

Celebrate uniqueness: Talk about what makes each family member special (hair, smile, talents, interests).