We have had a busy week. We learned a lot about nutrition and the different food groups. The kids really know their food groups! They're probably driving you crazy right now with their knowledge. You can thank me later. :)

We did make bread on Friday. We put in the yeast, bread mix, and water. The kids would watch it all morning. When it was finally rising, I told the kids they had to be quieter than usual and not stomp around or it would fall. Apparently, we were not quiet enough, because the bread fell. But it smelled so good while it was baking, other teachers in the building had to come see what we were doing. And just because it fell, that didn't stop us from eating it. Everyone agreed it was very good.

We agreed that was a good ending to a Friday and to a unit. Maybe next week we'll cook a turkey..........

This week, we have been learning about the food groups. We have been cutting pictures out of magazines to put on our food pyramid. The kids are doing great with recognizing the different food groups. They are so smart!! They love to learn! By Thanksgiving, they will be able to tell you all the different food groups on the table.

On Friday, we will be baking bread to go along with the story of "The Little Red Hen." We read 3 different versions of the story and then re-wrote the story our own way. Baking the bread will help the kids have a physical tie-in to the stories. I hope we have fun!

For the next two weeks, the students will be learning about nutrition. We will discuss the food groups, make menus, and actually bake bread. Thanksgiving is a perfect time to learn about servings, different food groups, and eating healthy.

We are reading the "Little Red Hen." I have 3 different versions of the story and we will be comparing and contrasting the stories. After reading the stories, we will write a story based on "The Little Red Hen." Then, we will bake bread in my bread machine.

The next two weeks should be fun for all of us in the classroom. We'll also be very hungry, too.