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Category: Cooking

An Adventure in Summer ECC Skills: Make Smoothie Popsicles!

From: FamilyConnect Blog
Categories: career exploration , Compensatory Skills , Cooking , ECC , expanded core curriculum , Independent Living , parenting , Self-Determination , summer
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It sure is getting hot outside! The temperature isnā€™t the only thing risingā€”so is our desire to have a little summer fun. Why not gather the family to make and eat ice lollies?!ā€”thatā€™s the endearing name for popsicles here in the United Kingdom. Iā€™m all inā€”in fact, today I purchased silicone popsicle molds. While theyā€™re not necessary for popsicle making, they sure simplify the task.  If you arenā€™t quite sure how to safely involve your … Continued

St. Patrickā€™s Day Play: Little Leprechauns Can Enjoy Edible Rainbow ā€œSandā€!

From: FamilyConnect Blog
Categories: Activities of Daily Living , ADL , Concept Development , Cooking , Education , Recreation and Leisure , Sensory
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Itā€™s play timeā€”colorful, sensory, tasty play time. And perhaps the best part, this activity is easy-peasy. So, gather your little leprechauns and taste the rainbow.   Hereā€™s what you need:  One box of Fruit Loops CerealĀ Food processor, or ziplock bagĀ and rolling pinĀ A large bowlĀ Ā Play things (I used measuring cups, measuring spoons, and a whisk)ā€”Ā considerĀ color contrastĀ andĀ accessible measuring toolsĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā A … Continued

Mother and Daughter Share a Love of Cooking and Holiday Traditions

From: FamilyConnect Blog
Categories: Activities of Daily Living , ADL , Cooking , Holidays
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Like many of the best traditions, this one goes back generations. Meghan Stottā€™s favorite meal of the year has always been Christmas Eve dinner ā€“ a German feast her grandparents would serve. Today, Meghan and her 11-year-old daughter, Kaitlin, carry on that tradition in their own kitchen. ā€œKaitlin told me that her favorite thing to … Continued