Today we made the chocolate bird's nest. I invited my friend Cindy and her sweet little girl Grace over to join in on the fun. This was such a great craft/food to add to this week's lesson, "N" and nest.
So lets get started on the bird's nest.
•1 cup shredded coconut
•shredded wheat (six large "loaves")
•2 cups milk chocolate chips
•cooking spray
•muffin tin
•Jelly beans (for eggs)
•Recipe yields 12 mini nests
We started by letting the boys and Grace crush up the Shredded Wheat loaves. Then we added the coconut and mixed the two together. I melted the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl, but you could always use a double boiler.
Note: my way was quicker for three five year olds waiting.
We then added the melted chocolate to the shredded wheat and coconut and mixed well.
Then we spray ours hands with cooking spray(it helps the mixture NOT stick to little hands)and started shaping our nests in the muffin tin. Make sure to make a center for the eggs. Add your eggs of choice and put in the fridge to harden the chocolate.
I think we left them in for about 30 minutes. Use a knife to pop out of the muffin tin.
They came out perfect!
And were a BIG hit!!
To keep with the bird nest theme............when I answered our door this morning to welcome Cindy and Grace, she handed me this wire nest with two precious handmade birds. I just LOVE it!!! Thanks Cindy!
You can see more of her amazingness by visiting her blog, Revel Designs Diary. It is in my blog list on the right.
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Through it all we have learned God created miracles in birds. The natural instinct to know how to build a home for their young has amazed us. We believe and worship an extraordinary God.
We also learned that He wants to give us that same thing. A home with Him. He wants to take care of us, protect and watch us grow.
God takes good care of us.
Craft adapted from Mustard Seeds.
2 comments:
What a fun idea ~ I will have to try these bird nests, and the fabric birds are adorable! I was wondering what curriculum you are using for learning the alphabet??? I love all the neat hands on learning experiences you tell about as you learn each letter. Kelsey
Kelsey,
Sorry I never responded when you ask me last time. We are using My Father's World. There is a link on the right. Although I think some of the stuff is way too easy for my boys, I am really pleased with it so far. It is only kindergarten so I do not want to overwhelm them.
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