7/5/09

STORYTIME: The Blue Dolphin -- Part 1

Deep in the middle of the ocean there lived a beautiful blue dolphin. He loved to swim and play with other dolphins and he was happy all day long. One day, as he was swimming through the clear ocean water, he heard a strange noise he had never heard before. TOOOOOOT, went the sound, TOOOOOOOT! The dolphin put his head above the water to see where the commotion was coming from. He couldn´t believe what he saw! A great big white ship was sailing through the water; his friends had told him about ships but he had never seen a real one before. It was beautiful! The dolphin started to swim alongside the ship, catching a glimpse of it every time he jumped out of the water. He saw the white sides. He saw small little flags above it. He saw perfectly round windows. And then he saw the strangest creature he had ever seen.... a little girl, smiling and waving at him.....
(Part 2 tomorrow)

TIP OF THE DAY

During the summer time it´s not uncommon to find your children glued to the tv during their favorite shows. Make them more active by challenging them to do a special exercise during each commercial break. You can try a dance, jumping jacks or marching around the room.

DAILY RECIPE: Chicken Tostadas

1 cup shredded chicken
1/2 cup refried beans
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 sliced tomato
shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 tostada shells

Spread beans on each tostada. Put chicken on top of each one. Add lettuce and tomato. Sprinkle cheese and serve immediately so they don´t become soggy. Great for a hot day!