Prints and Bread of the Vegetable Variety.....



We made vegetable prints ...
Carrots, asparagus, corn and broccoli. 
All are healthy for our bodies!



Zucchini is a yummy vegetable. We thought some delicious zucchini bread might be just the right way to end our vegetable week.
The children measured, poured and mixed.....


Warm, tasty zucchini bread!
What a treat!











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