Today we learned the story of Hansel and Gretel...a cautionary tale about wandering away from home and into danger. The children loved the idea of finding a house made out of gingerbread, candy and cookies in the woods, but the idea of a witch fattening up a boy to eat him...scary! They loved the cleverness of Hansel when the witch asked him to stick out his finger to see how fat he was, but instead he stuck out a twig. Their eyes were open wide in amazement at the end of the story when the children finally found their father.
The other fun thing we did this morning is make Peanut Butter Balls. Truth be told, don't know who likes these better....staff or children.
PB Ball Recipe
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup honey
2 cups powdered milk
Mix peanut butter, honey and milk together in a large bowl to form a very thick mixture. Roll mixture in small balls about the size of a walnut. Roll the balls in either crushed cornflakes, finely chopped nuts, rice crispies or coconut. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour.
Back in the 80s when I was director here the first time, we used to make these at least once a week...then they went on hiatus for 25+ years until I returned to bring them back in all their glory! Yumm-o! Once you eat them, you can never go back!
This afternoon, we're making our Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star bottles....check them out!
Tomorrow....picture day and learning the nursery rhyme, "Hey Diddle, Diddle..." Watch for a fun project coming your way!
Smiles all around,
Miss Sue
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