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Monday, April 21, 2025
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Mindful Monsters: Look and Notice with Cookie Monster | Social Emotional...
Being mindful and paying close attention to our surroundings can help us feel grounded in the present moment. In this podcast, play along in a game of “I-Spy” with Cookie Monster.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Cheesy Broccoli Tots
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup whole grain breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Cooking oil spray
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Chop the broccoli into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients together and mix until all is well combined. Scoop 1 tbsp of mixture and form into a tot shape, repeat. Line the tots on a greased baking pan. Using the cooking oil spray, spritz each tot with oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Five tots provide 1/4 cup vegetable and 3/4 oz eq meat alternate.
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serving Size: 5 tots
Servings: 8
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Sunday, April 13, 2025
Meal Guidelines for Children Aged 2 to 12 Years includes:
Breakfast – 3 Components
Start the day strong with:
- Grains (oatmeal, whole wheat toast, cereal)
- Grains can be substituted 3x per week with protein
- Fruit or Vegetable (or both!)
- Milk (1% or Fat-Free)
Lunch & Supper – 5 Components
A complete plate includes:
- Milk (1% or Fat-Free)
- Meat or Meat Alternate (chicken, beans, tofu, or eggs)
- Vegetable #1
- Vegetable #2 or Fruit
- Grains
Snacks – 2 Components
Pick any 2 different food groups from:
- Milk
- Meat/Meat Alternate
- Fruit
- Vegetable
- Grain
Bonus Tips for Providers:
- Make it Colorful: More colors = more nutrients!
- Portion Like a Pro: Check your age group guides!
- Whole Grains Rule: At least one grain per day must be whole grain-rich.
LOCATION
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Andrew Garfield and Elmo Explain Grief | Sesame Workshop
Grieving may never completely end, but working through difficult feelings can get easier with time.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Lending Library Hours
Play promotes creativity, physical and
emotional health, as well as school readiness.
COME CHECK OUT ITEMS & ACTIVITY KITS
FOR ONE MONTH AT A TIME!
Lending Library Hours:
M, W, Th, F: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
Closed every first Friday of the month
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SFCS LIBRARY
Complete an application to expedite the checkout
process on your first visit or complete
the application at our office.
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Lending Library
Available items:
Books and Videos
Themed Activity Boxes (Toys, books, puppets, puzzles, activities, etc. for each theme)
Infant & Toddler Soft Vinyl Climbing Structures
Laminating Services (Operated by SFCS Staff) ($2.00 per running foot)
Button Making Machine (.50 cents per button)
Book Binding Machine (.50 cents per spine)
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