Healthy Food Site

Visit the site to get a few ideas for your child's snacks:
http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/real-food-resources/

Blueberry Oatmeal Squares--YUM!

Here is a quick, easy recipe that is healthy and delicious.  Go ahead and give it a try!

Blueberry Oatmeal Squares

Ingredients:
• ½ cups quick oats
• ½ cup whole-wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 egg
• 1 cup skim milk
• 3 tablespoons apple sauce
• ¼ cup brown sugar

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Coat baking pan with cooking spray.
3. Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix until just combined.
4. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and cut into squares. (Source: www.kidshealth.org)

More Winter Wellness Photos!

And here are some more wonderful Winter Wellness Day photos!!!  Aren't these kiddos having fun?

Winter Wellness Day Photos and Fun

 

On February 15th, OTES enjoyed a Winter Wellness Day which included healthy snacks and fun indoor and outdoor activities for all students.  As you can tell from these photos, there was some SERIOUS fun and learning happening on that day! (Thanks to Mary Keane, Kristy St. Peter, Cathy Lucas, and Michelle Reesman for these great photos.)  More photos to come soon!

Breakfast Pops

Yum!!!  Try these out.  They are delicious...

Breakfast Banana Pops

Ingredients:

• Bananas (Or try this idea with strawberries, pineapple, etc.)

• Yogurt of choice

• Granola  or cereal of choice

• Add-on ideas: chopped nuts, coconut shreds, raisins, etc.

• Popsicle sticks or straws 

 Directions:

1. Pour granola into a very shallow dish or plate

2. Peel bananas, cut in half, and insert popsicle sticks

3. Dip into yogurt (or coat with a knife), then roll into granola and add-ons

4. Place on a parchment or wax-lined tray and freeze

5. Keep uneaten pops in the freezer

 (Source: www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com)

Focusing on Family Time

Hello everyone.  Here is a great reminder from HSBS for all of us!

Focusing on Family Time

 Use meal time as a time for families to work together to help select and prepare nutritious food, set the table, and clean-up afterwards. While preparing and eating food together, families can discuss their day, what they are eating, and how food will help their bodies grow and stay healthy. Conversations during meal time are a great bonding experience for families. When families eat meals together, children’s academic performance can improve because of increased vocabulary development. Focus on the Three F's: Food, Family, and FUN!

Outdoor Play Benefits

Do you want to know what the benefits are of playing outside (even on a snowy, winter day)?  Check out the following link to see what researchers say!
 
http://www.aahperd.org/headstartbodystart/activityresources/upload/benefits-of-outdoor-play-2.pdf