Sunflower Bread

With all the sunflowers abloom we were inspired to make this tasty treat for our Summer Solstice Potluck!

We love these simple ingredients!

​2 1/2 cups sunflower seeds, soaked for 4 to 8 hours
2 TBSP coconut oil
1/2 cup honey
4 eggs
​2 tsp cinnamon

Step 1:

Drain and blend the soaked sunflower seeds into a smooth paste.

Step 2:

Add in the honey, eggs, and cinnamon.  Blend until smooth.

Step 3:

Pour into an oiled 9 x 11 baking dish and smooth out the batter on top.

Step 4:

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes and allow to cool.  Slice into squares and top with honey or ghee.

Meet the Bunnies!

Some new friends arrived this month!

The kids have been helping to take care of the bunnies everyday giving them fresh garden greens and water.

The bunnies had the kids asking all kinds of questions about animals so we started studying Texas Animals with some fun projects and by reading these great books:

We made Bat Puppets and put on a puppet show!

In this Puppet Show the mama bats all fly out of their caves together to hunt for food for their babies. We learned that the mama bats eat their whole body weight in insects in order to feed their young!

Now the mama bat returns to her baby in the cave. Time for nursing!

We made a Native Texas Habitat Collage and learned all about the animals that live in our area.  Check out this Texas Parks and Wildlife page for a cool resource for free coloring sheets and activities!

We made Bunny Ears and hopped around with our new bunny friends! 

We made Animal Masks and explored the garden as we moved and made sounds like our animals.

The raccoons hunt at night for their dinner!

The deer graze on the greens!

The owls swoop down on their prey!

Animal Yoga!

Deer Pose

Fox Pose

Bunny Breath

Science Friday!

We explored water pressure and air pressure in our water bottle sprinkler experiment.
We started with a quick squeeze to make sure there are no holes in our bottles.

We poked holes on the bottom where we could see the air.

​Question: Will the water spill out with lid sealed and the poked holes?
Hypothesis: "It is going to pour out!"

Question: What do you think will happen when you take the lid off?
​Hypothesis: "The water will stay in the bottle"

Question: What do you think will happen when put the lid back on and squeeze the bottle?
​Hypothesis: "Sprinkler!"

Emotional Intelligence!

We love learning how to regulate our emotions by playing with our Feeling Buddies.  For more details on how we do this check out our previous Blog on Conscious Discipline.

The Hoberman Sphere Breathing Ball is another great tool we use to learn how to calm ourselves down by taking deep breaths.

Fine Motor Skills and Creative Play!

Making bracelets for our mamas :)

Garden Adventures!

We went exploring in the garden and found a magical green pumpkin blossom!

Check out the Top 10 Reasons Why Life's Better Outside for Children by Texas Parks and Wildlife:

"These are the top ten reasons that children need nature to be Healthier, Happier and Smarter. The links below will connect you to research that supports each of the statements and focus areas.

Studies show that children who learn and play outside:

1. Are healthier physically and mentally.
2. Do better in school.
3. Have higher self-esteem.
4. Have good self-discipline.
5. Feel more capable and confident.
6. Are good problem-solvers.
7. Are more cooperative with others.
8. Are more creative.
9. Feel connected with nature.
10. Are tomorrow’s conservation leaders."

See you next time!