(sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle")
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March in a parade today
And hold our flag up high
Watch its colors gently wave
On the Fourth of July!
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It's our special day.
We celebrate our country's birth
On Independence Day!
Saturday, June 13, 2015
July Activites
Parachute Play
July is a great month for a picnic! Grab a large sheet, pack a health lunch, and head outside for a change of scenery. Before dipping in, arrange the children in a circle and have them each put both hands on the sheet, which will serve as the parachute. Create a merry-go-round by circling to the left and then to the right. On the count of three, have everyone raise their arms to lift the parachute. While the sheet is raised, call out two names and have them switch spots. Get creative -- the possibilities are endless when it comes to Parachute Play!
Spray and Count
Program an inexpensive shower curtain liner with numbers, Attach the liner to a fence or other structure in your outdoor play area and place squirt bottles filled with water nearby. Name a number and have the child spray that number a matching number of times.
July is a great month for a picnic! Grab a large sheet, pack a health lunch, and head outside for a change of scenery. Before dipping in, arrange the children in a circle and have them each put both hands on the sheet, which will serve as the parachute. Create a merry-go-round by circling to the left and then to the right. On the count of three, have everyone raise their arms to lift the parachute. While the sheet is raised, call out two names and have them switch spots. Get creative -- the possibilities are endless when it comes to Parachute Play!
Spray and Count
Program an inexpensive shower curtain liner with numbers, Attach the liner to a fence or other structure in your outdoor play area and place squirt bottles filled with water nearby. Name a number and have the child spray that number a matching number of times.
July Recipe
Perfect Picnic Dip
1 can black beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
1/4 cup low-fat cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon vinegar
Baby carrots or tortilla chips for dipping
Mash or blend black beans to desired consistency. Mix in cheese, spices, and vinegar until ingredients are well incorporated. Serve with baby carrots or tortilla chips for dipping.
1 can black beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
1/4 cup low-fat cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon vinegar
Baby carrots or tortilla chips for dipping
Mash or blend black beans to desired consistency. Mix in cheese, spices, and vinegar until ingredients are well incorporated. Serve with baby carrots or tortilla chips for dipping.
June Activites
June Juggling
What kid isn't fascinated by the sight of a juggler? The key to getting them started is to keep it light. The objects to be juggled, that is! By using tissues or lightweight scarves, children can learn the art of juggling without gravity brining them down. Start each child out with one tissue or scarf. Have them practice tossing with one hand and catching with the other. After getting the hang of one, add in a second or pair them up to juggle with a friend. Celebrate National Juggling day with this great exercise in hand eye coordination!
Don't forget June 29th is International Mud Day!
Basket Toss
What kid isn't fascinated by the sight of a juggler? The key to getting them started is to keep it light. The objects to be juggled, that is! By using tissues or lightweight scarves, children can learn the art of juggling without gravity brining them down. Start each child out with one tissue or scarf. Have them practice tossing with one hand and catching with the other. After getting the hang of one, add in a second or pair them up to juggle with a friend. Celebrate National Juggling day with this great exercise in hand eye coordination!
Don't forget June 29th is International Mud Day!
Basket Toss
Place a laundry basket about three feet away. Take turns tossing balls into the basket.
How may balls can you toss into the basket?
Try tossing balls into different targets-boxes, buckets, pails and baskets.
June Snacks
Blended Summer Favorite
4 cups frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries)
1 banana, peeled and broken into chunks
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup orange juice
Combine all ingredients together and blend until smooth. And if necessary , add more orange juice or yogurt to reach the desired consistency.
Other snack ideas:
Cantaloupe cubes wrapped in prosciutto or thinly sliced low-sodium ham.
Baked corn chips with mild salsa for dipping.
Rainbow Kabobs (strawberries, peaches, bananas, kiwi, blueberries), served with low-fat milk.
Rice cakes spread with peanut butter and topped with banana slices.
4 cups frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries)
1 banana, peeled and broken into chunks
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup orange juice
Combine all ingredients together and blend until smooth. And if necessary , add more orange juice or yogurt to reach the desired consistency.
Other snack ideas:
Cantaloupe cubes wrapped in prosciutto or thinly sliced low-sodium ham.
Baked corn chips with mild salsa for dipping.
Rainbow Kabobs (strawberries, peaches, bananas, kiwi, blueberries), served with low-fat milk.
Rice cakes spread with peanut butter and topped with banana slices.
Introduction
PCCASI Nutrition Program is a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) sponsor with the Indiana Department of Education which provides reimbursement each month to help pay for meals and snacks served to children in child care.
Who is eligible to participate? Any licensed daycare home provider, center ministry or certified legally license exempt home provider and center who enters into an agreement with PCCASI Nutrition Program
Who benefits from participating in a CACFP program? Busy parents benefit from the food program. Parents save time and money by not having supply food for child care.
Children benefit from the food program.
Children in licensed or certified child care that participate in a CACFP program stay healthy and have better attendance.
Licensed or Certified Child Care Providers Benefit.
Providers participating in a CACFP program receive monetary reimbursement based on the number of eligible meals served times the applicable reimbursement rates.
Who is eligible to participate? Any licensed daycare home provider, center ministry or certified legally license exempt home provider and center who enters into an agreement with PCCASI Nutrition Program
Who benefits from participating in a CACFP program? Busy parents benefit from the food program. Parents save time and money by not having supply food for child care.
Children benefit from the food program.
Children in licensed or certified child care that participate in a CACFP program stay healthy and have better attendance.
Licensed or Certified Child Care Providers Benefit.
Providers participating in a CACFP program receive monetary reimbursement based on the number of eligible meals served times the applicable reimbursement rates.
For More Information about
PCCASI Nutrition Program
Contact:
Laura Parker lparkerpccasi@aol.com
812-589-8013
Diana Skomp dskomppccasi@yahoo.com
812-890-4553
The USDA is a equal opportunity employer.
Contact:
Laura Parker lparkerpccasi@aol.com
812-589-8013
Diana Skomp dskomppccasi@yahoo.com
812-890-4553
The USDA is a equal opportunity employer.
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