Thanksgiving is a week away and we have been spending a lot of time talking about who and what we are thankful for. I have been modeling various ways to give thanks. My son and I love to bake so we decided to make a few loaves of zucchini bread and create simple cards to deliver to some people we appreciate. When the bread cooled, we divided and wrapped up the bread. (Fall paper plate and foil, nothing fancy!) We handed out our homemade treats throughout the week to the puppet show ladies, our trashman, preschool teachers, and the fire station. Shay loved handing out his gifts and the recipients were thrilled and surprised to receive this gift of thanks.
*Remember to keep it simple, fun and a positive experience. If you see your child getting frustrated or bored when making the cards, put it away and come back to it when they are ready. No need to complete it at one time. Practice what to say before delivering the packages.
Here are our favorite recipes and healthy too:
Zucchini bread that uses apple sauce and chocolate chips - YUM!
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/07/low-fat-chocolate-chip-zucchini-bread.html
Pumpkin Muffins: http://www.achildgrows.com/2007/11/30/pumpkin-muffins-recipe-healthy-but-good/
A great article on teaching children how to be grateful: http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/behavioral/teaching-children-to-be-grateful/
For more Thanksgiving Ideas: turkey time http://mrsodaniels.blogspot.com/2010/11/turkey-time.html
tree of thanks http://mrsodaniels.blogspot.com/2010/11/thankful-tree.html
nuts about you http://mrsodaniels.blogspot.com/2010/11/nuts-about-you.html
Sunday, November 13, 2011
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