Thursday, January 22, 2009

Brought to you by the Letter "Q"

Like many schools, Maddy's class has a letter of the week. This week is brought to you by the letter "Q" as in queen, quiet, quilt, quack and so on. And, like many schools, ours depends on parents for snacks at times throughout the year. So, this week it's our turn to bring snacks. When I asked Mad what we should take, she responded, "anything as long as it starts with the letter Q"! Yikes -- I swear I was awake half the night trying to think of Q snacks and the only Q words I could even come up with are those listed above! Who can think of a snack beginning with the letter Q????

But, I finally figured something out -- we took "Quail Mix" -- a kind of derivative of trail mix! Whew -- what a relief! Bonus -- Maddy's teacher, Mrs. P, is giving me a star for coming up with a snack that begins with the letter Q!! Here's what you need to make your own Quail Mix: popcorn, sunflower seeds, raisins and M&*Ms -- everything quail (and first-graders) love to eat!


17 comments:

Kim said...

Now thats creative! We'll have to try it!

I remember a loong time ago when my son's class had a Q wedding. It was united with the letter U forever. His teacher had it set up just like a real wedding with invitations, a ceramony and reception to follow. I'll never forget it. Most of all the kids sure learned that every word starting with Q then followed with U.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Lisa said...

You are so clever!!!! I'm very impressed!

Shari said...

Good work!!! Q is a tough letter but you were able to pull it off!!!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

I've gotta hand it to you for pulling that one off....you deserve more than a star!!

How cute, I see that you even snuck in the valentine's themed m&m's.....You rock Jan!!

Lisa

Jodee said...

I bet your "Q" snack was a big hit! Carson loves making trail (or quail) mixes!

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

You are God's gift to the harried teacher trying to teach the letter Q! I would love to eat some Quail Mix, too! Sounds yummy to me! :)
Carrie

Missy said...

Oh Janet,
Would you please move to TN. and be one of my class parents??? You ROCK! Great suggestion for a Q snack. I will be using this one for sure.

mommy24treasures said...

brilliant!;)
Looks yummny too!

fleur de lis cottage said...

I give you an "A" for effort and creativity. That sounds like a great snack.

Jennifer said...

Good Job! I am sure you made Maddie day after coming up with that snack.

Jen

Super Mommy said...

Smart mama!! Why do the schools torture us poor parents anyway?? LOL

Kim said...

A+! What clever idea!

Shell in your Pocket said...

Now that is so creative and fun!!!
-sandy toe

Erin said...

I admire you for giving it so much thought! Maddy surely loved taking such a cute snack. Your blog is looking so cute... I am just getting caught up here...

Sue said...

I bet the kids loved it! Great idea.

Sue : )

Michelle R Photography said...

Very creative!!

Alyson and Ford said...

You are so smart!! Love your creativity!

Alyzabeth's Mommy for 4.5 Months!