Learn about the letter B: read Blueberries for Sal, then make a blueberry smoothie. Alternative: For letter S, read The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear, then make a strawberry smoothie.

Materials:

• Book - Blueberries for Sal

• 1 cup milk, low fat
• 1/2 cup nonfat frozen yogurt or fruit sherbet
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
• measuring cups
• blender

Plan:

1. I have found every year when I do this activity, not many children know what a blueberry is or tastes like! I read Blueberries for Sal.
2. We find all the words that start with the letter B in the story.
3. After the lesson I ask the children how many people know what a blueberry is, what do they think it taste like, smells like, etc.
4. I give them each a blueberry to try.
5. We then move onto making smoothies... Put ingredients into a blender one at a time. Blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy!

Comments:

Read the book, The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by Audrey Wood and use strawberries instead of blueberries!