Snack - Tortilla Chips and Dip

We made a very simple snack today.

We started by cutting soft tortillas.

We tried to use cookie cutters but it was really difficult 

so we switched to knives to cut

and our hands to rip.

Then I lightly covered the tortillas with cooking spray

and a gentle sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

They baked at 350 for about 15 minutes.

While the tortillas baked we made a dip using cool whip

and raspberry jam.

Simple and delicious.

The tortillas were crisp and easy to dip.

A package of tortillas make a lot of chips 

so we will be making more tomorrow.

Big Pirate Play

The beginnings of our pirate boat.

 Not too big but fun to play in.

We found this great image that helped us design our ship.

Then I found some cardboard and brought in a few pieces 

to build the ship's helm.

 This part use to be a propeller on our plane.

It came off and the wheel was put in its place.

We set up cardboard to look like the front of the ship,

the back part is open so they walk in.

Out of the side a plank was added.

One child suggested an anchor so we made one using a pool noodle.

Inside the ship is a crank to wind it in.

All ready for play.

This pirate really got into the treasure and wanted to bury it.

I suggested she could use our scarves.

She buried it but I asked how anyone would know what is buried?

So she marked it with an 'x'.

A few more props were added.

Searching for treasure?

But its buried at the bottom of the sea.

And these pirates discovered a map and negotiated where they were going.

Soon we head to the beach to search for treasure.

Chrysalis

Our caterpillars are forming in to their chrysalis

and we are watching.

Do you see them hanging from the top?

It's not the place where the children usually see them

and takes a moment or two for them to finally spot them.

But look there are still a couple down there.

I can pretend this caterpillar is going into a chrysalis.

Our bead caterpillars that we made last week and hung on the bulletin board

have all formed chrysalis too.

Ahoy, Pirates!

A couple of weeks ago I brought out some pirate toys to see if the children

were interested.

And yes they were.

 

Stories started to appear in their play.

 

Many of them was around treasure.

"X" marks the spot.

Treasure of beads and buttons.

Time to expand this play.

Edible Caterpillars