Cooking with Collins - Blackberry Coconut Oat Bars
Summer is quickly approaching, its time to start thinking about those berries. Berries are a wonderful way to give our kids (and adults) a sweet healthy treat!
This recipe is great because it has no refined sugar, its quick and easy and can be used as a breakfast or snack.
Activities with Amber - Lettering!
This week, I am going to be teaching you something that is one of my favorites: lettering! This is one of my favorite kinds of art because it is so useful and has given me the ability to decorate cards, home decor, and even gave me the opportunity to write my brother’s wedding invitations!
Activities with Amber - Shading Art Tutorial
For next week’s class we will be learning about shading. Shading can turn any piece of artwork from flat 2D to an exciting 3D. We use shading in every art piece because when drawn, nothing is a flat color. All artwork is made up of lighting and shading, and when the light source is blocked, we see a shadow. We can look at any object in our house right now and see that the side closest to the window or a lamp is lighter in color than the opposite side.
Stories with Stan - New Authorship Program!
Are you going to participate in a summer reading program? Of course you are! But how about a Summer Writing Program? Better yet, a Summer Authorship Program?!
This summer, Leap for Literacy is offering our exclusive Share Your Story Program for free! We all have a story to share, and this is your chance!
Cooking with Collins - Snickerdoodle muffins
I have a delicious snactivity for you today! These treats have all the joy of a Snickerdoodle Cookie and a sweet muffin combined. Your kids will love making these with you and it’s a great opportunity for them to practice their baking and measuring skills! Enjoy!
Cooking with Collins - Sweet Heat Shrimp & Broccoli
I’ve got another recipe that your entire family is going to love! Broccoli is in peak season, and is still being harvested from our garden at Camp. Last week you learned about the benefits of eating broccoli. This week, I want to give you a delicious recipe, as well as some nutritious knowledge. Since you’re getting back-to-back broccoli recipes, I’m inspired to share with you why eating locally grown organic produce in-season is so good for you. Today, when you walk into a grocery store or supermarket, you can usually find a wide variety of produce, no matter what time of year it is. Below are 5 beneficial reasons why you should be eating with the seasons! Enjoy the recipe!
Stories with Stan - What do you do with an Idea
Today, I’ll be reading one of my favorite books by one of my favorite authors! The book is titled, What do you do with an idea? If you came to camp last year, you may remember me reading this during our morning flag raising. The boy in the story almost gives up on his idea because of what people said, but then he realized, “what do they know about my idea?” What if Zac Brown would have given up on his idea/dream of building Camp Southern Ground because someone said it was crazy? Always remember to never give up on your ideas/dreams because one day they could change the world!
Activities with Amber - Tape Painting
I know some of these activities have required some crazy supplies, so this week, I am bringing you a simple “paint with me” that will have your little Picasso raving about their work! I don’t know about you all, but I have seen the Tape Painting trend going around, so I thought I would share a fun how-to. This week, we are making a fun tape painting that easy and quick!
Cooking with Collins - Cloud Cookies
As good as it is to be eating healthy, we know that it’s nice to have a sweet treat every once in a while. I'm going to share an easy and scrumptious recipe, created by our very own Chef Chris, Chocolate Chip Cloud Cookies!
Cooking with Collins - Broccoli Salad
We’ve got another delicious AND nutritious recipe for you today, made with produce just harvested from CSG’s garden - Broccoli! Broccoli is a powerhouse vegetable that's low in calories and high in benefits.
Stories with Stan - Mother Jones
Today we are going to learn about a woman who took a stand for something she believed in. Mother Jones took a stand against childhood labor laws. She believed that kids deserved the right to an education and she let her voice be heard. I hope you’re inspired by Mother Jones and take a stand when we see injustice happening around us! Enjoy.
Activities with Amber - Cloud Dough
What characteristics are most important to you when thinking about crafts you want to do with your kids? Would you prefer them to have minimal supplies? Keep them engaged for hours? Allow your children to complete the craft independently? Well, how about all of them! I’m bringing you a Cloud Dough craft is the definition of easy peasy lemon squeezy!
Cooking with Collins - Eating Vs. Drinking Fruit
You might think that drinking freshly squeezed organic juice is healthy, but eating whole fruit has way more nutritional value!
Cooking with Collins - Amazing Chicken Meatballs
This meal is nostalgic for me. It reminds me of being at home as a kid growing up. Coming in from playing outside with friends, and mom having a super delicious comforting meal ready for the whole family. Parents, your kids are going to love it. Let’s make amazing meatballs!
Stories with Stan - The Little Drop of Water
Today we are going to follow the life of a tiny drop of water as he learns about the world around him. He realizes that we are all connected to something much larger than ourselves and that love is eternal.
Activities with Amber - Stress Ball Craft
Has your family been able to make routines and schedules that decrease stress or do you still feel like you are hanging on by a thread with your stressed-out children? Well either way, we have a super easy stress ball craft for you that will help not just your kids, but also you! Now, before you think that stress balls are just more clutter for your house, they actually have quite a few proven benefits.
Cooking with Collins - Breakfast!
You’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, when you eat is important, but also what you eat is just as important!
Cooking with Collins - Stuffed Acorn Squash
Some of you may be thinking, “I walk by this thing all the time in the grocery store, I just don’t know what to do with it.” The acorn squash, also called a pepper squash, is a winter crop, but it belongs to the same species as all summer squashes. Like most vegetables, acorn squash is loaded with essential nutrients, especially fiber & vitamin C.
Stories with Stan - What do you do with a chance
Yesterday was National Take A Chance Day. So I thought today’s story would be a good one to share! Have you ever missed your opportunity on taking a chance at something? I think we have all missed our chance at something in our lives. Today’s story, “What do you do with a chance” will give you an insight on what to do when a chances come our way!
Activities with Amber - Earth Day!
With today being April 22nd, I thought I would wish you all a HAPPY EARTH DAY! Earth day is one of my favorite days as we are able to celebrate this beautiful planet we live on and educate ourselves and others on how we can keep it clean. One of these ways is by recycling. Today I’m going to teach you a fun way to teach your kids about recycling by finding some things in your house to make a wind-chime!
