Tuesday, August 19, 2008
 

Enrichment activities for Jimmy’s Stars


Yesterday I reviewed Jimmy’s Stars by Mary Ann Rodman. I have a few suggested activities below that will enhance your reading experience. If you didn’t catch my review, check it out.

Whip up your own Salmon Pea wiggle or and enjoy it while listening to a
Bob Hope or Bing Crosby song. Follow the meal with a dessert of gingerbread with cream cheese icing.

Salmon pea wiggle recipe:


* 3 cups whole milk
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 (14.75 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked
* 1 cup baby peas (drained)
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Place milk in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to the boiling point, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the flour with a fork, and continue cooking and stirring until slightly thickened. Stir in the peas, and let the mixture heat back up to a simmer while stirring constantly. Mix in the salmon, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking and stirring until thick and heated through. Serve over saltine crackers or toast, or even buttered noodles.

Enjoy!

Here is list of other bloggers participating in this “book tour”:
01 Charger, A Childhood of Dreams, A Christian Worldview of Fiction, A Mom Speaks, All About Children’s Books, Becky’s Book Reviews, Book Review Maniac, By the Book Reviews, Dolce Bellezza, Fireside Musings, Homeschool Buzz, Looking Glass Reviews, Maggie Reads, Maw Books, Small World Reads, The Friendly Book Nook, The Hidden Side of a Leaf


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