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Kidz Klub Connection 13

Charisse, Licensed Childcare Director • Apr 08, 2020

Hello Kidz Klub!

Today, we will continue exploring Easter traditions by spotlighting the ever favorite … Easter Basket!


 Growing up, my Auntie Jean was in charge of preparing the Easter Basket for each of us kids.  There were eight kids she prepared for: me and my three siblings and four of my cousins who lived close by.  I’m not sure how Auntie Jean became in charge of the baskets; I just remember that it was a tradition she happily continued year after year.  

She filled our large baskets with toys, games, and of course … candy! What was so special about the baskets was that she filled each one with our personal favorite items and candy, making our baskets unique to each of us.  My basket was filled with my favorites: coloring books, Nancy Drew books, pickup sticks and other travel sized games, Cadbury eggs, jelly beans, Peeps (anything marshmellow), chocolate eggs, and of course the chocolate bunny!


 In today’s Learning Center, I am sharing fun informational links of some of my favorite Easter Basket items, as well as different historical takes of how the Easter Basket became an Easter tradition. I am also including more Easter themed read aloud stories. And my Master Chef, Junior recipe is my ultimate, favorite chocolate treat!

 

Be Safe. Be healthy. Enjoy! 

Take good care.

     Miss  Charisse

Today's Learning Resources...

Did you know...


The Cadbury Egg

The Cadbury Creme Egg, a milk chocolate egg filled with a creamy white-and-yellow fondant that is meant to mimic a real chicken egg, is a polarizing Easter candy…

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Peeps

For over 20 years, Peeps have reigned as the #1 non-chocolate Easter candy brand. We're paying tribute to the cute confection by celebrating the most important milestones in Peeps history…

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Jelly Beans

Colorful, chewy, and over-the-top sweet, jelly beans have an appeal that's tough to deny. Not quite a fruit snack and not quite a gumdrop, the sugary oval-shape treats have an appeal all their own. And over the years, they've turned into a staple Easter candy …

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The Chocolate Easter Bunny

The chocolate Easter Bunny seems to have been invented by people of German heritage, either in Germany or America, sometime around the 19th century …

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The links below are different explanations of the History of the Easter Basket:

Groovy Candies

Southern Living

Martha Stewart

1-800-FLOWERS


“Easter Basket”  Knock Knock Joke …


Knock, knock! 

Who's there? 

Butcher. 

Butcher who? 

Butcher eggs in one basket!


Here are some Easter Bunny Riddles …


Q: What kind of jewelry does the Easter Bunny wear?

A: 14 carrot gold!


Q: What happened when the Easter Bunny met the rabbit of his dreams?

A: They lived hoppily ever after!


Q: What did the Easter Egg say to the other Easter Egg?

A: Have you heard any good yolks today?


Q: What do you call a bunny with fleas?

A: Bugs Bunny!


Q: What did the rabbit say to the carrot?

A: It’s been nice gnawing you!



Deliciously Yummy Chocolate Chip Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies are my absolutely favorite chocolate treat!  THIS VIDEO shows you how easy it is to make.  Once you master the recipe, you can add your own twist to it like adding nuts or peanut butter!


Have fun! And Enjoy!


Here’s another recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies with an interesting twist …


No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies

(Chocolate Chip Cookies Without The Oven)


I haven’t tried making this recipe yet, but it sure looks easy to do.  If any of you try this, please share your thoughts.



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