Maths educational games

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Online pre-writing numbers - http://www.turtlediary.com/preschool-games/math-games/learn-to-write-numbers.html

The number 3

Vanilla Honey milk shake recipe

Vanilla Honey Milk Shake

What you'll need

• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon honey
• a pinch of cinnamon
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream

How to make it

1. In a blender, process 1 cup vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon honey and a pinch of cinnamon until the ingredients are combined.
2. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately. Makes about two 8-ounce servings.

jam tarts recipe

Jam Tarts

What you'll need

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 egg yolks
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup ground walnuts
• 1 1/2 cups seedless raspberry jam

How to make it

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, egg yolks, butter, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla extract, then knead until it forms a soft dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut a heart for the bottom of the cookie sandwich, and a heart with a smaller heart cut in it for the top. Brush the tops with the egg whites. Mix the walnuts with the 2 tablespoons of sugar and sprinkle on the cookie tops. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. Cool.
3. Spread the bottom hearts with a layer of jam and put the tops on. Makes about 26.

clown hat treats

Clown hat Treats


Oh how cute! Wouldn’t these be perfect for a carnival themed party?Fill the cones up with smarties and these ice cream cones will make the cutest party favors for little guests to take home.

Backed jacket potatoes recipe

Stuffed baked jacket potatoes

Ingredients
4 medium potatoes

100g strong cheddar , grated, plus extra for topping

100g sweetcorn

100g mixed peppers , diced

small handful fresh herbs , such as oregano, basil, coriander, dill or thyme

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 20 mins
Cook 1 hr 15 mins

Vegetarian, Low-fat

1. Equipment you will need: medium mixing bowl, small mixing bowl, dessertspoon, fork, baking tray, grater, oven gloves.
2. Get an adult to heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and bake the potatoes for about 1 hr until cooked and the skins are crispy. Leave to cool completely. This can be done up to 2 days ahead.
3. To stuff the jacket potatoes, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Ask an adult to cut the potatoes in half. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the middle of the potato, leaving the skin unbroken (like a boat). Place the scooped potato into a mixing bowl.
4. Using the fork, mash the potato until there are no lumps. Add the cheese, sweetcorn and peppers and mix well. Gently pick the leaves from the herbs. You can rip the larger leaves into smaller pieces. Stir the herbs into the cheesy potato mixture.
5. Using the spoon, carefully scoop the mixture back into the potato boats. Make sure that you use all the mixture up. Sprinkle with a little extra grated cheese and place on a baking tray. Using oven gloves, place the tray in the oven and bake for 10-15 mins until golden.

Broccoli Cheese Emerald nuggets recipe

                       Broccoli Cheese Emerald Nuggets

To make this recipe delicious and fun to eat,you can cut them into diamond-shaped bites. Their bright green colour lends itself to the shape–offering a great opportunity for you to talk with your family about how vegetables are ‘gems’ for our daily diets. Talk about the importance of fresh fruits and veggies for overall health, then enjoy watching your family relish the flavour of broccoli as you sit down to this delicious dinner!

Ingredients :

1 (12 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained

2 eggs
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup breadcrumbs
Place thawed broccoli and eggs in a blender. Blend until pureed. Pour puree into a large bowl, and stir in the cheese and salt. Spread half of the breadcrumbs onto the surface of a large cutting board. Press puree on top of the breadcrumbs, pressing it down until it’s approximately 1/2″ thick. Spread remaining breadcrumbs on the top of the broccoli-cheese mixture. Use a pizza cutter to slice nuggets into diamond shapes. Transfer to a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake in an oven preheated to 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.