Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Delicious and simple appetizer!

My Inspiration: http://www.motherthyme.com/2011/11/bacon-wrapped-dates-with-goat-cheese.html

Reward Chart with Scratch Off Paint

Step 1: Make scratch off paint by adding 1 part dishwashing detergent to 2 parts paint

Step 2: Draw out chart and rewards.

Step 3: Tape an outline around the rewards and paint over them.

 Step 4: Once your child has completed a row, let them scratch off the paint to see the reward!

My Inspiration: http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/03/scratch-off-chore-chart-for-kids.html

Jelly Bean Math

I printed out this graph and my daughter filled in how many jelly beans there were of each colour.

Maple Taffy

Step 1: Heat up 2 c. maple syrup to 235 degrees, using a candy thermometer to test the temperature.

Step 2: Pack snow onto a baking pan and pour out the maple syrup in a line.

Step 3: Let it sit for 30 seconds and then roll it up with a popsicle stick to make your maple candy.

My Inspiration: http://www.canadianliving.com/moms/food/how_to_make_maple_syrup_taffy_pops.php

Energy Bites

Here is an easy, no bake recipe for a great little snack!
http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2011/08/no-bake-energy-bites-recipe.html

Pattern Blocks

I had my daughter design a picture using pattern blocks.  Then, she traced it and coloured it in.

Here is a great site for pattern block templates: http://prekinders.com/pattern-blocks/

Colourful Snow

Fill some bottles with water and a few drops of food colouring and enjoy painting in the snow!

My Inspiration: http://reallyquitelucky.blogspot.com/2010/01/kid-activity-for-snow-days.html