This week third, fourth, and fifth grade classes explored the wide world of protein found in the meats & beans food group. This group includes eggs, nuts, seeds in addition to meats and beans. Some of our bodies’ uses for protein include growth, muscles, hair, skin, nails, and parts of our immune system. Students also [...]
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Go Lean with Protein
Posted in 1, Mr. Rose, Mrs. Bourgault, Mrs. Coker, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Martin on March 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Calcium is Super!
Posted in 1, Mr. Rose, Mrs. Bourgault, Mrs. Coker, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Martin, tagged calcium on March 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
What makes you feel super? How does being strong make you feel? Calcium helps our muscles contract, strengthens our bones and keeps our heart healthy. Calcium helps us stay super! Students talked about foods high in calcium and activities that help strengthen our bones. What foods do you like to eat that are high is [...]
Focus on Fruits
Posted in 1, Mr. Rose, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Bolender, Mrs. Bourgault, Mrs. Coker, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Queen on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Fruits are perfect for snacks. They can be sweet, crunchy, colorful and make for a quick snack. How do you like to eat fruit. In class we had a fruit salad. Fruit salads are great because you can add any fruit you like.
Vary your Veggies
Posted in 1, Mr. Rose, Mrs. Bourgault, Mrs. Coker, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Martin on February 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This week students discussed how small things can have big impacts. Vitamins and minerals are small but play a big role in how our bodies work. We learned why having a variety of foods help meet our bodies’ needs. When we eat green, red, yellow and even purple vegetables we are delivering different vitamins and [...]
Great Grains
Posted in 1, Mr. Rose, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Bolender, Mrs. Bourgault, Mrs. Coker, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Queen, tagged whole grains on January 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Whole Grains This week we learned about whole grains and the health benefits of eating them. Whole grains unlike refined grains are loaded with nutrients and fiber. Kids made lists of foods that contained grains and we discussed ways in incorporate whole grains into these foods. Some suggestions were Use whole wheat flour when making [...]
What’s the worst thing about being an octopus?
Posted in 1, Mr. Rose, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Bolender, Mrs. Bourgault, Mrs. Coker, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Queen on January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Washing your hands before dinner! This week we learned why hand washing is so important. Washing your hands is the easiest way to prevent sickness. In class kids came up with scenarios when hand washing is a must. After playing with a pet After playing outside Before eating Kids sang Happy Birthday twice to fellow [...]
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