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Praising Pumpkin Man Brownie

October 28, 2013 in Creative Adventures

praising pumpkin man brownie

So…I was trying to figure out what goodie to bring to my church’s Fall Festival this year.  Originally, I was going to make simple brownies, you know easy, quick and a great solution after coming off of a 13 hour shift. But, I saw the little marshmallow pumpkin faces while shopping and my wheels started turning and these little guys are the results.

I thought they would be appropriate for our church event because praising God is what going to church and learning about Him is all about.

You will need:

2 boxes of brownie mix

dipping pretzels

marshmallow pumpkin heads

cupcake papers

chocolate chips 

Make your brownie mix, fill cups about 2/3 full, 2 boxes make about two and a half dozens of brownie cupcakes. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler(or place a smaller pot of chocolate chips in a larger pot that has water and heat water). Use the melted chocolate to glue the pumpkins to the top of the cupcakes.

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Dip your pretzels in melted chocolate and place on a sheet of wax paper, place in freezer for a few minutes to help firm up the chocolate. Insert pretzels into brownie. Place all your little men on to a tray and seal in a plastic bag. I used chopsticks to help keep them from being touched by the bag. For best results place in a container that has a tall lid.

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Have a great Fall season, 

Ms. Dawn

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Pumpkin Poem for Fall

October 21, 2013 in Creative Adventures

 Originally posted as Pumpkin Family Gives Thanks…

Falling Leaves, cooler days, Pumpkins and harvest all have the Fall season in common. Winter is soon to come, but let’s enjoy the season at hand, let’s enjoy the occasional warm day, and the awesome colors of Fall. This is a poem I wrote about some unusual pumpkins and their adventures. I hope you will read it to your children this season. I may make it available in PDF along with the other poems at the bottom of this post. If you subscribe you will be the first to know when they are available. The local librarian has stated that pumpkin stories are difficult to come by. What is your favorite “Pumpkin” book or activity? Share in the comments below. So glad you stopped by. 🙂 Dawn 

Old Pa Pa Pumpkin, was spotted one day, the people said wow oh wow.

Cuz he grew, and he grew, and he grew, and he grew, and no one really knew how.

He had warts, and they thought he would rot,

So they clipped his vine, and scooped him right up.

Boy Pa Pa pumpkin, he sure weighed a lot. 

And then we waited for pumpkin two, he was orange, and kind of tall.

Two little boys, sat high upon him, but neither one took a fall.

So they brought him inside and washed him with pride.

Then grew Roundy, who went to a boy, who lived up high on a hill.

Whose eager brother, pushed and rolled him, and made poor Roundy feel ill.

This little brother, was having a blast, but all this rolling, was way too fast.

So up on the mantle he gently was placed, and free from his hands, now Roundy was safe.

Then the snow came, it covered us good, it was really cold, and they did what they should.

They picked us, and washed us, and brought us inside, We all met each other, from that gangly vine.

               

Like Pumpkin heaven, we were warm and dry, the view was superb and the feelings divine.

Then the little flat pumpkin, who was made of wood,

he was painted orange, and he did what he could.

And on his belly, written in black, were the words of a boy who wrote it way… back.

 We all were reminded, and we all agreed, that we all would “give thanks” gratefully.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, from our house to yours.

Ms. Dawn, The Singing Nurse

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Happy Global Handwashing Day!

October 13, 2013 in Children's Health Education

So here you are looking for some creative ways to show the kids how to wash their hands and The Singing Nurse wants to help.  Teaching our preschoolers and young children about proper hand washing is a great start to living a happy and healthy life.  When we are knowledgeable about being healthy and not spreading our germs we are being good neighbors too. I have gathered some of my own hand washing posts and would love to share other great resource from cyberspace to help you with your preparations. 

Yes, Oct. 15th is set aside by the CDC as “Global Handwashing Day” It is so true that many illnesses and deaths are being prevented by good hand washing. 

This is the link to the CDC where you will find loads of info.

I love this video about hand washing in India, they make a hand washing contraption that is very creative. Try and make this with your older kids, it would make a wonderful science project. 

Post by The Singing Nurse:

 ♥ Cool Hand Washing Videos
 ♥ Cool Books about Hand Washing
 ♥ Hand Washing Activity eBook
 ♥ Fun Green Germ Activity
 ♥ Hand Print and Washing Fun
 ♥ Family Germ Game

Happy Global Handwashing Day to you!

Ms. Dawn, The Singing Nurse

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Fun Books about Germs & Hand Washing

October 1, 2013 in Children's Health Education

 It is fun to put a whole germ lesson together that includes a fun craft, a catchy song with motions and a great book to drive it all home. I have come across some nice books that teach kids about not spreading germs and good hand washing. I just finished an illustrated eBook of my song “Don’t Spread Your Germs Around” tonight, be sure to check it out at the end of this post. It came out nice! I will add an Amazon link for all the books, they are really affordable.

Kids love a good book and you know it is good when they ask for it over and over again:

Fun Germ Books

Nick is Sick

 

 

“Nick is Sick” is by Sandy Riggs, illustrated by Carol Koeller, published by Barron’s. It is a fun book with simple reading. Nick’s friend wants to play with him and brings several gifts to him. Finally Nick’s friend brings him a get well booklet that he has created.

At the end of “Nick is Sick” a quick review is given how we spread germs and how to prevent from spreading germs. Instructions are also included on how to make get well booklets.

 

 

 

Germs make me sick

 

 

“Germs Make Me Sick” by Melvin Berger, Illustrated by Marylin Hafner This book is for older kids and explains viruses and bacteria and how they make you sick. Although it is for older children you can always explain it in simpler terms for younger children. There are lots of cool pictures.

 

 

Trouble with Bubbles

 

 

“Trouble with Bubbles” written by Frank B. Edwards & illustrated by John Bianchi another Scholastic book. This is a very simple book about different jungle animals who want to be clean. The animal trainer sends them with soap and a towel and states “go to the tub and scrub with soap and water.” Cute! Even though Amazon has this priced at $45.00 in the link below, it is available in hardback cover for under $10.00

 

 

 

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“Germ, Germs, Germs” is by Bobbi Katz, illustrated by Steve Bjorkman, put out by Scholastic. I love this book because it rhymes, for me this is akin to singing a song.  It is written from the perspective of the germs who describe places germs can grow the best and for them the enemies are good habits to prevent germs. It’s cute and your kids are sure to love it.

 

 

 

 

“Germs” written Judy Oetting, illustrated by Tad Herr

I love this one because it rhymes and really engages kids. It describes where all the germs can be.

 

 

 

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Don’t Spread Your Germs Around Book doc PDF is one of the songs off of The Singing Nurse CD. Today I am offering the eBook for free so download yours quick. You can download the song & lesson here The Singing Nurse Health Lessons for Kids.

Well there you have it, five resources to make your germ and hand washing lesson fun, musical, colorful and educational. Kids are like little sponges and eager to learn. When you integrate all the senses kids will absorb your lesson all the more. Songs with motions, books with interesting pictures and information and colorful art and games are wonderful activities that will speak to the auditory, the visual and as well the hands on learners.

Have a great time with those precious little people in your classroom or home.

If there is anything we might help you with please do not hesitate to ask. Please share with our readers what books you have used to teach about germs or hand washing.

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Check out the video on the “Kids Music” home page that is a review of “The Singing Nurse Health Lessons for Kids”

For Healthy Happy Kids,

Ms. Dawn

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