I know that seems like a strange title doesn't it. The fact is that many parents around the world don't play with their children and many don't even realize that they should, or even how. Play is a very important part of a child's mental development. from blocks to playdough and everything in between. I know what you are thinking.....but my kids play with those things on their own. Why do I need to play with them?!? Today I was given an interesting opportunity as an educator that taught me so much. We had a half day for our students and then did what they called "block training". A program was presented to use called Block Fest in which parents and children learn to learn together. Many things were brought to my attention that I never even thought about. Of course as parents were realize something that our children may have the chance to learn during play like colors and shapes. Did you know that you can help your child learn structure, area, perimeter and more just with a pile of wood blocks?? I have decided to bring a new section to my readers. Every Friday I will have a new group of posts called Family Fridays. I will bring lots of fun and exciting ways to bound and grow as a family. They will include tips for educational products and ideas. I hope you will join us as we learn to grow together :)
Most hard candies call for corn syrup, but since I was out and I have 3 children home I decided to experiment and make something fun! Here is what you need:
2 Cups of Sugar
2 Cups of Water
1 Package Sugar Free Jello
A candy Thermometer
Making candy is a pretty tricky process and trust me I messed up a batch or two getting this to work right.lol Put the sugar and water into the pot and turn on medium whisking well till the sugar is dissolved. Stirring pretty regularly to help the sugar from burning. As the sugar begin to boil turn the heat up to high. Watch your thermometer when the candy reaches 230 pour in the jello continuing to mix. Pour this mixture immediately into a cake pan that is lined with parchment paper of you can rub a little veggie oil in it. The candy will continue to cook as it melts anything over 230 you will be left with a burnt candy that tastes like licorice.lol After you candy is cooled completely turn it out onto a cookie sheet and break apart :O) I like to dust mine …
2 Cups of Sugar
2 Cups of Water
1 Package Sugar Free Jello
A candy Thermometer
Making candy is a pretty tricky process and trust me I messed up a batch or two getting this to work right.lol Put the sugar and water into the pot and turn on medium whisking well till the sugar is dissolved. Stirring pretty regularly to help the sugar from burning. As the sugar begin to boil turn the heat up to high. Watch your thermometer when the candy reaches 230 pour in the jello continuing to mix. Pour this mixture immediately into a cake pan that is lined with parchment paper of you can rub a little veggie oil in it. The candy will continue to cook as it melts anything over 230 you will be left with a burnt candy that tastes like licorice.lol After you candy is cooled completely turn it out onto a cookie sheet and break apart :O) I like to dust mine …
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