We hosted the first of 3 Books to Belly! activities, at Amedée Beaudoin from 5:30- 7:30 pm on Thursday, May 2nd. Led by Elle & Janell, we had so much fun learning through games, songs, stories and cooking together. We also had Diana, @Lennoxville Library Youth Coordinator join in as our guest local resource person! There is still time to sign up for one more session on Thursday, May 16th! #BookstoBelly #FamilyLiteracy #Estrie #Estrielove #Yum #Food #Family #Familytime #Familylearning #FamilyCooking #KidsCooking #KidsLoveCooking #LiteracyInAction #Literacy #LearningTogether #beansalad #beans #Lennoxville
"Behind the Scenes at Literacy in Action! Programme planning takes time and thought. We share ideas, work out details, and divide up the tasks. Here, our Books to Belly! animators are doing just that- "cooking" up some more fun stuff for our 3 week meal-making mini-series in Lennoxville. Sign up now for weeks 2 & 3. Families of children age 7 + ( little ones too) are welcome. Anybody hungry for a tuna taco?? #learning #lifelonglearner #lifelonglearners #learn #literacyinaction #literacyskills #familyliteracy #FamilyLiteracyDay #familyliteracyweek #family #familyfun #familytime #familygoals #familylove #readingtogether #literacy #cooking #cookingwithkids #BookstoBelly
Books to Belly! is BACK and is coming to Lennoxville for the first time ever! Sign-up as soon as possible, places are limited. What is Books to Belly? It is a FREE activity for kids ages 7+ and their families, read a story & make tasty food! Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm, May 2, May 9, May 16, at: 10 Rue Samuel-Gratham, Sherbrooke. Sign up using the link: https://airtable.com/app5DrDXPrk8FoRO2/shrp3pa4FxaZkOhNI For more information contact: 819-346-7009 or email us at: [email protected]\ #BookstoBelly #FamilyLiteracy #Estrie #Estrielove #Yum #Food #Family #Familytime #Familylearning #FamilyCooking #KidsCooking #KidsLoveCooking #LiteracyInAction #Literacy #LearningTogether
While Frederick’s family harvests corn, nuts, wheat and straw for winter, he gathers sun rays, colors and words, sometimes to the frustration of his siblings…that is until Frederick shares his supplies. He warms them with the rays of sun he gathered and entertains them with the words he collected. After reading the story, we snacked on healthy corn muffins and crafted mandala sun catchers in the hopes of storing our very own warmth which is very much needed here in New York! #Frederick🐭 #leolionni #bookstobelly #languagearts #texttofoodconnections #childrensliterature #healthyfoodforkids #readeatcraft
Guess what? We have just confirmed funding with our partners at ETAGE to bring Books To Belly! back. Stay tuned to find out which two lucky communities we will be bring it to next. Throwback to Bury in the spring of 2023. We had loads of fun and can't wait to start up again. We want to say hi and thank everyone who came, and the LIA team hope’s you are well. #throwbackthursday #throwback #estrielove #familytime #family #educationalfun #LiteracyinAction #Estrie #educational #kidscooking #buryqc #popememorialelementary #cooking #cookingwithkids #BookstoBelly #food #dragonslovetacos #adamrubin #ChildrensBooks #tacos #taco #reading #readingtogether #familyreading
☃️What do snowmen do at night? They sip cups of ☕️cocoa, made by snowman mothers of course! They play snowman games and have snowman races, too! “So if you see your snowman’s grin is crooked, or he’s lost a little height, you’ll know he’s just been doing what snowmen do at night!” After reading the story, we made snowmen ⛄️ cookies 🍪 and beaded snowmen to hang from our backpacks! #bookstobelly #childrensliterature #texttofoodconnections #snowmenatnight #caralynbuehner⛄️ #foodforthought
Who would have thought that tuna tacos could be so delicious? Even reluctant tasters often find themselves reaching for another one! Trying new things is all part of the learning experience at Books to Belly! #throwbackthursday #Tacos #BookstoBelly #FamilyLiteracy #Bury #Buryqc #Estrie #Estrielove #popememorialelementary #TunaTacos #Yum #Food #Family #Familytime #Familylearning #FamilyCooking #KidsCooking #KidsLoveCooking #LiteracyInAction #Literacy #LearningTogether
Storytime, snack, and crafts? This is what we were up to at Books to Belly! #RVC #RVClibrary #Events #librarylife #summer #bookstobelly #crafts #snacks
Any one else have picky eaters at home?! 🙋🏽♀️ Join us on Sunday, June 11th at 10am with Tara from Books to Belly! Books to Belly is a class that encourages children to eat a variety of healthy foods through story reading! Healthy eating and literacy? Tara had us at hello! 👋🏼 Here is what Books to Belly is all about from Tara! Hello, I’m Tara! Wife, mama, language arts teacher, small business owner, lover of dogs and all things Peloton! I began Books to Belly at home with my own children in hopes of encouraging them to eat a variety of foods, especially ones that are good for them. Making text connections helps readers get a better understanding of what they’re reading. I can’t think of a better way to connect to a story, than through your belly! In each class, a story is read and paired with healthy snack- making a text to food connection. We end each class with a craft, also related to the book. Join us when we read Busy Betty written by Reese Witherspoon on June 11th at 10am. The story will be paired with whole wheat banana cinnamon muffins and we’ll be crafting water & glitter filled bracelets! Busy Betty’s lesson is that you can accomplish anything with perseverance and teamwork…even when something seems impossible! Register on our website to join us on June 11th at 10am!!! This is one you won’t want to miss! 🙌🏻 #theparentsloungeofmalverne #bookstobelly #pickyeaters #healthyrecipes #healthyfood #literacy
Did you know dragons love tacos? Of course they do! 🐲 Last week in at Books to Belly! in Bury, we read Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin together and made tuna tacos. 🌮 Books to Belly! brings families together through fun, learning and good food! It's a hands-on program that encourages adults and kids to build core literacy skills in both practical and fun ways. Participants are invited to read a thematic storybook, which they can then take home with them, and prepare and a meal together as a family. #estrielove #familytime #family #educationalfun #LiteracyinAction #Estrie #educational #kidscooking #buryqc #popememorialelementary #cooking #cookingwithkids #BookstoBelly #food #dragonslovetacos #adamrubin #ChildrensBooks #tacos #taco #reading #readingtogether #familyreading
LIA's Books to Belly! program has been successfully relaunched in Bury! Parents, grandparents and children alike prepared a tasty bean salad recipe and enjoyed a read-aloud bean-themed storybook. Books to Belly! uses hands-on cooking activities to help adults and kids develop core literary skills and build positive connections between families and community members. For more information about Books to Belly! email Cynthia at [email protected]. #estrielove #family #familyliteracy #buryqc #LiteracyinAction #educationalfun #familyfun #Estrieqc #communitylearningcentre #familytime #kidscooking #cooking #educational #cookingwithkids #Estrie #popememorialelementary #communitylearningcentre #Literacy #BookstoBelly
Sweet cinnamon biscuits, we had so much fun today! We paired the story Busy Betty written by @reesewitherspoon & whole wheat cinnamon banana 🍌muffins 🤎 Recipe posted below. Busy Betty’s lesson is that you can accomplish anything with perseverance and teamwork…even when something seems impossible! Glitter is always magical. Frank, Betty’s dog would agree with that statement….read it to find out why! We crafted glitter water bracelets - but we contained the glitter unlike Frank 😝 WHOLE WHEAT CINNAMON BANANA MUFFINS (done in 1 mixing bowl 🙌🏻) INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup melted 🥥 coconut oil 1/2 cup honey 🍯 2 eggs 🥚 🥚 2 mashed ripe bananas 🍌 🍌 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 3/4 cup Bobs Red Mill whole wheat pastry flour INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degrees & line muffin tin with liners I’m a large bowl, mix the oil & honey together. Add the eggs and mix well, add the mashed bananas and water and mix. In the same bowl, add the baking soda, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon, and mix well. Stir in the flour without over mixing. Fill each muffin with 1/4 cup batter (makes about 16 regular sized muffins). Dust the tops with cinnamon. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Enjoy! 🐶 #bookstobelly #busybetty #texttofoodconnections #literacy #languagearts #childrensprogramming #healthyfoodforkids #healthyeating #healthymuffinrecipe #wholewheatmuffins #earlychildhoodeducation
#ThrowbackThursday! This photo was taken at Books to Belly! in Stanstead pre-pandemic, circa Fall 2019. Books to Belly! is an interactive food prep workshop where families make a recipe together inspired by a story. And we have amazing news... it's back! Making a recipe is full learning moments for both adults and kids. It involves essential literacy skills such as reading, following instructions, understanding numbers, calculating measurements, collaboration, and communication. It is so satisfying to have a tasty treat after all that work! This produces a sense of accomplishment and increases self-efficacy (the belief that you can do something) and self-esteem. LIA in collaboration with ETSB On the Road is bringing Books to Belly! back to Bury starting April 26! Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Dates: Wednesdays April 26, May 10, May 24 Where: Pope Memorial Elementary School (523 rue Stokes, Bury) Thanks Eaton Valley CLC for hosting us! SIGN-UP! We will be in touch with you by phone to confirm your spot! 📧 [email protected] 📞 819-346-7009 or click the link in the bio. #eatonvalley #familytime #familyfun #communitylearningcentre #estrielove #LiteracyinAction #educationalfun #Estrie #educational #Literacy #buryqc #familyliteracy #popememorialelementary #learningisfun #easterntownshipsquebec #easterntownships #cooking #cookingwithkids #kidscooking #familyliteracy #familycooking #familycookingtime #bookstobelly #family #familylove
The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Using your words and talking it out can turn any sour grape, sweet again 🍇❤️ We tasted different color grapes and finger painted our favorite. #bookstobelly #texttofoodconnections #childrensprogram #thesourgrape #JoryJohn #peteoswald #languagearts #healthyfoodforkids #healthylifestyle #healthysnacks #childrensbooksofinstagram
I can’t think of a better way to go on a bear hunt, than to wear a bear mask & snack on trail mix! Todays story, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, was paired with trail mix made with homemade granola. When making your own, you control the amount of sugar used. Ours was sweetened naturally with honey! It’s really so simple to make! Try it! Ingredients 4 cups of rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/3 cup melted coconut oil 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Heat oven to 300 Combine oats, salt, & cinnamon in a bowl In a separate bowl, combine oil, honey & vanilla Mix wet ingredients into the dry. Spread mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven, stir and bake for an additional 12 minutes. So simple & makes a nice batch. Enjoy! #BookstoBelly #childrensliterature #childrensprogram #languagearts #healthyfoodforkids #healthyrecipes #texttofoodconnections #foodforthought #weregoingonabearhunt #michaelrosen #homemadegranola
A mom attended class today with her 3 boys, the smallest an infant. I loved her excitement when I asked if she wanted to make a painting with the baby! She innovated and used his foot…the results- amazing!!! I love what I do ❤️ #bookstobelly #texttofoodconnections #childrensliterature #healthyfoodforkids #karmawilson #bearsaysthanks #thanksgiving #thankful #thanksgivingbooksforkids #languagearts #readeatcraft
👀Look at these cuties! I love working with them ❤️ #bookstobelly #childrensbooks #texttofoodconnections #oceansidelibrary #foodforkids
Books to Belly at the annual library performers showcase @longislandchildrensmuseum #2022 #texttofoodconnections #bookstobelly #childrensliterature #healthyfoodforkids
Cookie didn’t get the best grades and never raised her hand because she couldn’t think of the answers as fast as her classmates. She was almost always last to finish a test. Sometimes there would be a lesson where she had no idea what was happening. She didn’t sleep well on school nights worried about the next day. But then, something happened that changed everything….a special teacher made her realize that you can be smart in many different ways. You just need a chance to try all kinds of things, to find out who you are and what you like to do! 👍🏻😊🫶🏼 We paired no bake chocolate chip oatmeal cookie balls with the book The Smart Cookie. Whole grains like rolled oats have more nutrients like minerals, vitamins, dietary fibre and antioxidants. So, by including more whole grains in your diet, you'll be getting more of these vital nutrients and making sure you've got the wholesome energy you need for the day ahead ❤️ #bookstobelly #texttofoodconnection #childrensliterature #thesmartcookie #joryjohn #peteoswald #healthyfoodforkids #oatmealenergyballs #healthyeats #healthychoices
Naughty Mable is the frenchie who finds herself in lots of trouble! She knows she’s French because of her love of bread 🥖 & cheese 🧀 ! We snacked on French bread & cheese after reading the story and linked our craft to the French artist Monet, creating our very own Lily Pond paintings! Cheese can form part of a healthy, balanced diet for young children, and provides calcium, protein and vitamins. Bread is a good source of fibre, carbohydrates, protein and a wide range of vitamins and minerals. Eating bread gives us energy to play! #BookstoBelly #NaughtyMabel #childrensliterature #healthyfoodforkids #healthychoices #texttofoodconnections #childrenprogramming
☃️What do snowmen do at night? They sip cups of ☕️cocoa, made by snowman mothers of course! They play snowman games and have snowman races, too! “So if you see your snowman’s grin is crooked, or he’s lost a little height, you’ll know he’s just been doing what snowmen do at night!” #bookstobelly #childrensliterature #texttofoodconnections #snowmenatnight #caralynbuehner⛄️ #foodforthought #
In Bear Wants More by Karma Wlison, bear wakes up from hibernation wanting more, more, more FOOD!! He eats through all the berries in strawberry vale and he still wants more! Here’s the recipe from the strawberry smoothie we made in our last class. Hopefully it left your kiddies wanting more, more, more! 🥛1 cup of milk (of choice) we used #chobani oat in class 🇬🇷1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt 🍓2 cups of frozen strawberries 🍌1 banana 🍯1 teaspoon of honey (optional) • 1/2 teaspoon chia seed (optional) #BookstoBelly #childrensliterature #bearwantsmore #karmawilson #texttofoodconnection #healthyeatsforkids #smoothierecipes #strawberrysmoothie🍓 #kidsrecipes #helathyfoodforkids
The little faces and big smiles make this the best job ever 🥰 Thank you for spending the morning with me. It was so great to be in person. The best part of today was a mom telling me how shocked she was that her son loved the snack! She even texted her husband to tell him. THIS is why I do this program 🥰❤️📚🍎 Bad Apple A Tale of Friendship paired with my favorite snack- Honeycrisp apples, sunbutter, honey, and granola. I’m glad to report there wasn’t a bad apple in the group 😉🍎 #bookstobelly #childrensliterature #texttofoodconnection #healthyfoodforkids #healthychoices #foodforkids #languagearts #childrensbooks
In today’s Books to Belly, we read The Cool Bean and paired it with hummus and raw veggies. The kids sampled garbanzo beans in their pre hummus state 🤣 This story emphasizes positive messages about compassion, empathy, and friendship in a little-kid-friendly way. The narrator is an uncool bean, who misses his friends from the olden days (last year), who have become the cool beans, with awesome shades (raybeans 😎), fly clothes, and sweet swaggers. We learn the most important message that it’s the coolest to be kind ❤️ #bookstobelly #oceansidelibrary #texttofoodconnections #TheCoolBean #kindnessiscool😎 #childrensliterature #childrensbooks
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What a beautiful gathering of Books to Belly! animators, coordinators & collaborators. It was great to have all the key players in the same room exchanging experiences and strategies to improve programming #success #challenges #bookstobelly #literacyinaction #PREE #estrie #eachoneteachone
Enemy Pie....a tasty recipe for making new friends! A great read for conflict resolution. The story was paired with Enemy Pie Overnight Oats. We crafted slap it bracelets for an “enemy” we hope to make into a friend ❤️ Enemy Pie Overnight Oats 1/4 cup of rolled oats 1/2 cup milk of choice 1/2 sliced banana Combine ingredients top with a sprinkle of cinnamon #bookstobelly #childrensbooks #texttofoodconnection #childrensliterature #healthyfoodforkids #overnightoats #overnightoatsrecipe #foodforkids #enemypie #conflictresolution #oceansidelibrary
In the story Bear Says Thanks by karma Wilson, Bear is thankful for his friends ❤️ I’m thankful for my beautiful family and our health. What are you thankful for this year? We paired the story with Turkey, crackers and dried cranberries. #bookstobelly #bearsaysthanks #karmawilson #texttofoodconnections #healthyfoodforkids #oceansidelibrary #languagearts #childrensliterature #readeatcraft #thanksgiving #thanksgivingbooksforkids
We ate the colors of the rainbow 🌈 after reading The Day the Crayons 🖍 Came Home. Each child received a new box of crayons to color their mandala....who else remembers the happiness a fresh box of crayons brought you as a child? I broke mine so easily and loved getting new ones! #bookstobelly #childrensliterature #thedaythecrayonscamehome #texttofoodconnection #healthyfoodforkids #languagearts #healthyeats
If you Give a Cat a Cupcake paired with whole wheat cupcakes with yogurt frosting! We crafted cat & cupcake 🧁bookmarks that the moms even had fun with! #bookstobelly #ifyougiveaseries #ifyougiveacatacupcake🧁 #lauranumeroff #texttofoodconnection #literacy #languagearts #readeatcraft #childrensliterature
Naughty Mabel thinks she’s fancy because she’s French! We joined in on her fanciness and snacked on French bread and Munster cheese! We discussed Monet and painted our own versions of his famous Lily Pond! #naughtymabel #bookstobelly #readeatcraft #childrensliterature #languagearts #texttofoodconnection #literacy
Proud little artists showing off their mandala sand art creations at @oceansidenylibrary! We gave the Crayons a break today after reading The Day the Crayons Quit! We paired the story with colorful fruit salad! #bookstobelly #thedaythecrayonsquit #sandart #littleartists #healthyfoodforkids #readeatcraft #texttofoodconnection #oceansidelibrary
Where is that amazingly delicious, incredible avocado paired with chips & guac (duh!!!) we crafted cute little felt avo 🥑 magnets to hang on our fridge to remind us to eat this superfood because it’s SO good for us! #bookstobelly #whereisthatamazinglydeliciousincredibleavocado #texttofoodconnection #childrensliterature #kaineandduds #readeatcraft #languagearts
Besties 🥑 #bookstobelly #whereisthatamazinglydeliciousincredibleavocado #texttofoodconnection #childrensliterature #kaineandduds #readeatcraft #languagearts
I mean....these roars though. Meant to terrify, yet melted my heart!!! Going On A Bear Hunt paired with trail mix and painted bear masks 🐻. #bookstobelly #weregoingonabearhunt #texttofoodconnection #childrensbooks #childrensliterature #languagearts #foodforkids #healthyfoodforkids
Troop 2238- What a fun Friday night! Sweetest troop who really took the text to heart. I can see these girls truly live by the Girl Scout law 💜 #bookstobelly #girlscoutpromise👧🏻✌🏼️ #girlscouts #girlscoutsofnassaucounty #childrensliterature #texttofoodconnection
Troop 3079! Sassy, smart, absolutely adorable group of girls that were willing to try foods they don’t normally eat- and liked it!! They made my day....special group of little ladies! 💜 #girlscouts #girlscoutsofnassaucounty #bookstobelly #childrensbooks #childrensliterature #readingconnections #texttofoodconnection #bekind #girlscoutpromise👧🏻✌🏼️
Our Secret Pizza Party was a success! We paired the story Secret Pizza Party with easy to make pizza quesadillas! We crafted museum worthy pizza art, just like in the story! #readeatcraft #bookstobelly #childrensliterature #adamrubin #pizza #pizzaparty #pizzaart #readingconnections #literatureforlife #languageartsteacher #texttofoodconnection #secretpizzaparty
I was lucky enough to work with this amazing group of girls for the second time today! First as Daisy’s, now brownies! They are smart little cookies, absolutely adorable, kind, and sweet!! We made many text connections- from the food down to the craft! We discussed how the Girl Scout Law relates to the story and what they would do to make the main character feel included and visible. I loved how involved they were in the discussion! ❤️ Their paintings will remind them of their scout promise and to always lend a hand to those who may need it. #bookstobelly #literacyconnection #snackbadge #theinvisibleboy #girlscouts #girlscoutsofnassaucounty #texttofoodconnection #childrensliterature
The Brand New Kid was read with Junior troop 2209 to highlight acceptance and inclusion. As scouts, the girls make promises to be good citizens. They painted hearts as a reminder of this promise and to always lead with their ❤️. The troop made apple strudel parfaits for the text to food connection- something they can recreate easily at home. #simplemealbadge #girlscouts #girlscoutsofnassaucounty #bookstobelly #readeatcraft #childrensliterarure #thebrandnewkid #katiecouric #literacyconnection #texttofoodconnection
While Fredericks family was busy collecting berries for winter, Frederick gathered colors from all the other seasons. When the snow begins to fall, its Fredericks stories that warm the hearts of his mice family and friends ❤️ Today’s story is paired with a berry fruit salad 🍓 #bookstobelly #ReadEatCraft #texttofoodconnection #leolionni #childrensliterature #healthyfoodforkids #foodforkids #frederick
Daisy Troop 2231 creating art as a reminder to live by the Girl Scout law. While reading The Invisible Boy, the girls reflected on their promise to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring- to lend a hand- especially when someone may be feeling invisible like Brian did in the story. #bookstobelly #Read.Eat.Craft #girlscouts #girlscoutsofnassaucounty #texttoselfconnection #maketheworldabetterplace #literacy #childrensliterature
IF YOU GIVE A 🐷 PIG A PANCAKE 🥞 she’ll want some syrup to go with it! So happy the kids loved the pancakes as much as the piggy in the story! #bookstobelly #foodforkids #literatureinspired #readeatcraft #childrensliterature #lauranumeroff #breakfast #pancakes 🥞 Whole wheat pancakes 2 cups of whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 2 large eggs beaten 3 cups buttermilk 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter Heat griddle to 375 degrees Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a medium bowl. In the same bowl, add the eggs, buttermilk, and butter. Use a large spoon to combine. The batter should have some lumps- so don’t over stir! Using a 1/4 measuring cup, ladle batter onto griddle. Flip once pancakes have bubbles and appear dry around the edges. Enjoy!
Summer dinners are the best dinners ☀️👙🥙 #bookstobelly #healthydinner #foodforkids #mediterraneanmeal
Fire breathing Lia! I asked Lia what her book would be titled and she said Lia Loves Pizza! Mine too Lia! 🍕@rubingo #dragonslovetacos🐲🌮 #adamrubin #childrensliterature #bookstobelly #makingconnections #momlife #nutrition #kidsnutrition #healthyfoodforkids #healthyeating #literacy #Read.Eat.Craft
Did you know that dragons love tacos? 🌮 They love beef tacos and chicken tacos. They love really big gigantic tacos and tiny baby 🌮 as well! What kind of tacos do you like? After reading the story, we had mini chicken tacos and crafted fire breathing 🐉 dragons! @rubingo #bookstobelly #dragonslovetacos🐲🌮 #adamrubin #childrensliterature #healthyfoodforkids #craftsforkids #literacy #nutrition #nutritionforkids #Read.Eat.Craft #healthyeats #healthyliving #momlife #booksforkids
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This is such an amazing program, connecting nutrition and literacy! If @bookstobelly is not part of your child’s school, it needs to be! Not enough focus is placed on what our children are eating, and this program is doing just that! #bookstobelly #kidfood #momlife #education #literacy #nutrition
To all the Books to Belly mommies, thank you for sharing your babies with me. I love being able to share my love of literature and healthy foods with them 💜 Happy Mother’s Day to you all! Homemade granola Ingredients 4 cups of rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/3 cup melted coconut oil 1/3 cup honey 🍯 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Heat oven to 300 Combine oats, salt, & cinnamon in a bowl In a separate bowl, combine oil, honey & vanilla Mix wet ingredients into the dry. Spread mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven, stir and bake for an additional 12 minutes. Enjoy! 😘 #bookstobelly #healthyfoodforkids #homemadegranola #mothersday #healthyeating #healthyfood #littlefoodies #granola #momlifeisthebestlife💙💙
Sharing Books to Belly with the Girl Scouts is such a privilege! In this session, the girls learned about empathy and how making just one courageous choice can help someone significantly. We also learned about making connections while reading, and paired Apple parfaits as our text to food connection! The girls painted hearts to hang as a reminder to always lead with their hearts❤️. #bookstobelly #girlscouts #girlscoutsofnassaucounty #healthykids #healthyfoodforkids #momlife #learnandearn
🥥 Protein shake to stay! 1 cup coconut milk 🥥 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut (1 for blending, the other for topping) 2 tablespoons chia (1 for blending, the other for topping 1/2 sliced banana for topping 🍌 Blend together the milk, protein powder, frozen blueberries chia & coconut. Pour in a bowl & top w banana & remaining coconut & chia. 😋 My 10 year old loves this blend and says it tastes like vacation! I couldn’t agree more...it’s so good and keeps me full! #healthyfood #bookstobelly #proteinshake #goodcantastegood
A banana a day....🍌💙😉 #bookstobelly #healthylifestyle #foodforthought
Give ya one guess what we’re prepping for! #BookstoBelly #healthykids #Read.Eat.Craft #valentinesday #valentinesforkids
Calling all Girl Scouts! I am so honored to be doing programming for this amazing organization! I am so excited to share my love of literature and healthy eating with the girls! If your troop cannot make these dates, you can email [email protected] and we can schedule a place and time that does! 😄📚💙🥑 #girlscouts #girlscoutsofnassaucounty #healthykids #healthyliving #BookstoBelly #choosekind
Great morning with these Books to Belly cuties! #Read.Eat.Craft #bookstobelly #healthyfoodforkids
We’re going on a Bear 🐻 Hunt paired with trail mix and a story sequence craft! #Read.Eat.Craft #BookstoBelly #healthyfoodforkids #bookstobelly.com
Loved sharing my morning with the Girl Scouts! We read The Brand New Kid and discussed the importance of inclusion. Apple strudel overnight oats were paired with the story and the girls earned their simple meals badge! Amazing group of girls. #BookstoBelly #Read.Eat.Craft #girlscouts #choosekind
Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson paired with cranberry turkey roll ups and a finger-painted turkey that’s cute enough to decorate the thanksgiving table with! This Thanksgiving, I’m most thankful for my happy, healthy kids. 🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! #Read.Eat.Craft #BookstoBelly #healthyfoodforkids #thanksgiving
Books to Belly ghouls & goblins are the cutest!!! #BookstoBelly #healthyhalloween #Read.Eat.Craft
Getting our dirt on Books to Belly style! #healthyhalloween #Read.Eat.Craft #BookstoBelly #healthyfoodforkids get the recipe and craft at BookstoBelly.com
Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana paired with yummy honey banana muffins! #Read.Eat.Craft #BookstoBelly #healthyfoodforkids
For me and my family, eating healthy means planning & prepping...they'll be grabbing THIS after school- instead of this & that. #bookstobelly #healthyfoodforkids #momlife
My (almost) 10 year old...possible future business partner made this for me 💜👌🏻 #bookstobelly
#custombanners #foralloccassions #banners #bookstobelly #personalizedeverything #paperperfectcreations #oceansideny
Books to Belly at the LICM for NLS youth services performers showcase! #bookstobelly #readeatcraft #libraryprogram #childrensliterature
Alice the Fairy paired with fruit wands for the next Books to Belly class! Will you be a temporary fairy forever...or will eating fruit help you advance to permanent status? 🍇⭐️ #bookstobelly #foodforkids #healthykids #oceansidelibrary
This has been my go to. It's the yummiest breakfast and keeps me full all morning! Oatmeal, banana, cranberries, chia & honey 🍯. My 9 year old chloe loves it too! #bookstobelly #breakfastclub #healthyeating
Baked raspberry donuts paired with IF YOU GIVE A DOG A DONUT at today's Books to Belly class! #BookstoBelly #healthyeats #foodforkids #lauranumeroff #ifyougiveadogadonut #readeatcraft #languagearts #texttofoodconnection #healthyfoodforkids #childrensliterature
#Bookstobelly pairs books with healthy recipes...a hit program! #oceansidelibrary
Books to Belly meets @skinnytaste for today's pairing of the story IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE and her yummy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies! #BookstoBelly #mommyandme #oceansidelibrary #ifyougiveamouseacookie #lauranumeroff #readeatcraft #languagearts #childrensliterature #texttofoodconnection