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Cake Mix Cookies. Better Than the Easy Bake Oven

March 30, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Building Readers, Learning through Play and Experience, Snack Time 4 Comments

Do you remember the Easy Bake Oven?  You may even have an Easy Bake now, as they’ve been revived.  One of the clinchers for the Easy Bake is the simple mix that allows a child to pour, stir, and create all on her own, and bake…well…less than savory delicacies.  (Another downer, in addition to the finished product, is the fact that these refill mixes don’t come cheap.)  Well, here’s a baking experience that’s just as easy, but a bit more authentic, and whole lot more palatable. 

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Caramel Popcorn….It's in the bag!

March 30, 2009 by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience, Snack Time Leave a Comment

Photo by bgraphic.

caramel-popcornCooking is a great activity to do with kids!  There are plenty of ways children can help with almost any recipe, but some recipes just lend themselves to increased interest and participation from your little culinary artists.  This is one of them!  Caramel popcorn… in a bag… in the microwave!  It’s almost magical! 

(*As with any recipe be sure to know the limits of your children and your facility’s policies for safety if applicable.  Popcorn in particular may not be suitable for certain children or allowed in specific programs.)

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Caramel Popcorn….It’s in the bag!

March 30, 2009 by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience, Snack Time 3 Comments

Photo by bgraphic.

caramel-popcornCooking is a great activity to do with kids!  There are plenty of ways children can help with almost any recipe, but some recipes just lend themselves to increased interest and participation from your little culinary artists.  This is one of them!  Caramel popcorn… in a bag… in the microwave!  It’s almost magical! 

(*As with any recipe be sure to know the limits of your children and your facility’s policies for safety if applicable.  Popcorn in particular may not be suitable for certain children or allowed in specific programs.)

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