Reggie Rainbow

This semester we are participating in the Reggie Rainbow program.  For seven weeks this semester we will be trying different fruits and vegetables in our classroom.  Each week we explore a different color of the rainbow and try a fruit and a vegetable of that color.  We will taste, touch, smell and observe the food.  The children will share their opinions on the food and then we will be using the food in a recipe.  We are hoping each of the children will have an opportunity to try at least one of the foods (either during our tasting session or during a cooking exploration).  We'll record the results on a chart on our front door.  Maybe you'll be try some of these foods at home too!

Last week we introduced the children to beets and red pears.  We talked about the color red at group time on Thursday.  Then the children each had a chance to sample the beets and pears.  The pears seemed to be a much bigger hit than the beets, but some children were intrigued.  The next day we used the beets in a recipe to create beet chips.  The children and teachers loved them! The children helped to slice the beets and then we covered them in oil and a little bit of salt.  The beets were baked for about an hour and then they were ready for tasting.  Next week we will be looking at the color orange.  The children will be sampling sweet potatoes and apricots.  We will be trying a frozen yogurt recipe as well as sweet potato fries.