I'm not sure where I stumbled upon these links, but they're pretty fantastic and I had to share.
First, some writing prompts. Some of them aren't very great, but there are some really fun ones. One of my favorites: "Write from the point of view of a freshly scrubbed floor."
Second, here's a link to a PDF of 26 godly character traits (with the name of the trait, a definition, a picture, and a corresponding Bible verse) plus a teacher's sheet with some ideas re: how to use them.
Third, CurrClick has a LOT of free content to download. Tonight I downloaded...
Fourth, there is a wealth of FREE DOWNLOADABLE PRINTABLE early childhood education stuffage at Hubbard's Cupboard.
The end. Now back to homework.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Greek Chicken Pasta
Greek Chicken Pasta
5 Servings - Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
* 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
* 1/4 cup butter, cubed
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
* 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
* 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
* 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
* 1/3 cup sliced pitted Greek olives
* 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions:
* Cook pasta according to package directions.
* Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet, melt butter. Add onion; saute until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, artichoke hearts, cheese, tomatoes and olives.
* Drain pasta; stir into the pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley.
[Modifications:]
I am not a fan of feta, so I subbed Parmesan cheese. Same with the Greek olives, for which I subbed in black olives. The sun-dried tomatoes I used were just julienned, sun-dried tomatoes - no oil-packing :) I added some ground black pepper + a few dashes of cinnamon to kick up the flavor.
This makes a hearty, filling dish. I think of it as "Greek Mac & Cheese" :)
5 Servings - Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
* 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
* 1/4 cup butter, cubed
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
* 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
* 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
* 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
* 1/3 cup sliced pitted Greek olives
* 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Directions:
* Cook pasta according to package directions.
* Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet, melt butter. Add onion; saute until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, artichoke hearts, cheese, tomatoes and olives.
* Drain pasta; stir into the pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley.
[Modifications:]
I am not a fan of feta, so I subbed Parmesan cheese. Same with the Greek olives, for which I subbed in black olives. The sun-dried tomatoes I used were just julienned, sun-dried tomatoes - no oil-packing :) I added some ground black pepper + a few dashes of cinnamon to kick up the flavor.
This makes a hearty, filling dish. I think of it as "Greek Mac & Cheese" :)
Homework = fun??!?
Sometimes I feel like I can't really be doing homework when I am working on FUN PROJECTS.
But... I am.
And just because working on a science lab or book report or writing a unit plan or planning reading tutoring sessions is fun, they ARE still homework!
My science lab is about overfishing & the ecological effects, and will include a lab that involves fishing for *something* (material TBD) with 2 sizes of fish nets (courtesy the local pet supply store) & comparing the effects on the "fish" population.
My unit plan is on modern conveniences (the electric light, refrigeration, the sewing machine, a summary of other appliances, and moving pictures- which will totally include Animation, thus a Pixar short and probably a field trip to see a 3D IMAX movie :)
My book report is on The Phantom Tollbooth and I'm thinking I'll approach it as "a book in a box" sort of, except including pics/artifacts from Milo's adventures. Now that I know where I'm going with this book report, I am SO looking forward to it!! :D
*is grateful that she enjoys projects related to her major*
But... I am.
And just because working on a science lab or book report or writing a unit plan or planning reading tutoring sessions is fun, they ARE still homework!
My science lab is about overfishing & the ecological effects, and will include a lab that involves fishing for *something* (material TBD) with 2 sizes of fish nets (courtesy the local pet supply store) & comparing the effects on the "fish" population.
My unit plan is on modern conveniences (the electric light, refrigeration, the sewing machine, a summary of other appliances, and moving pictures- which will totally include Animation, thus a Pixar short and probably a field trip to see a 3D IMAX movie :)
My book report is on The Phantom Tollbooth and I'm thinking I'll approach it as "a book in a box" sort of, except including pics/artifacts from Milo's adventures. Now that I know where I'm going with this book report, I am SO looking forward to it!! :D
*is grateful that she enjoys projects related to her major*
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