{"id":63000000342,"date":"2021-06-01T15:59:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T15:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/?p=63000000342"},"modified":"2021-06-01T15:59:28","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T15:59:28","slug":"hot-days-cool-treats-for-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/2021\/06\/01\/hot-days-cool-treats-for-preschoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Days, Cool Treats for Preschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63000000343 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_508616332.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Days, Cool Treats for Preschoolers at Kids 'R' Kids Missouri City, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"685\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whew, the days are certainly getting hotter!\u00a0 On hot summer days, your preschooler will surely enjoy a cool treat.\u00a0 There are lots of different options you can whip up at home, instead of chasing down the ice cream truck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watermelon Slush<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slice up and remove the seeds from approximately six cups of watermelon.\u00a0 Toss the chunks of watermelon into the food processor or blender and puree.\u00a0 Store it in the freezer overnight.\u00a0 Take the frozen watermelon puree out of the freezer before heading outside to play to let it warm up a bit.\u00a0 Once it is a bit softer, use a fork to mush it up and serve it into cups for a yummy, cool watermelon slush everyone is sure to enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frozen Grapes<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This cold treat is so simple and yummy you will be wondering why you haven\u2019t tried it before!\u00a0 Wash however many grapes you think your little one may eat.\u00a0 Slice the grapes into bite size pieces and toss into a couple zipper bags or sealable containers.\u00a0 Place the grapes into the freezer for several hours.\u00a0 Presto!\u00a0 You have mini grape popsicles that are healthy for your preschooler!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fruit Smoothies<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chop up your preschooler\u2019s favorite fruits and toss into a blender cup.\u00a0 Add a spoonful of greek yogurt and a splash of milk or juice and blend.\u00a0 For added sweetness, add a drizzle of honey before blending.\u00a0 If you\u2019re feeling extra sneaky, add a few spinach leaves or other vitamin rich veggie before blending.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ice Cream in a Bag<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For this cool treat, you will need (for each serving):\u00a0 a quart zipper bag, a gallon zipper bag, \u00bc cup milk, \u00bc cup half-and-half, \u00bc teaspoon vanilla extract, approximately 1 cup of ice cubes, and 3 tablespoons of ice cream rock salt.\u00a0 Combine the cup, half-and-half, and vanilla extract in the quart zipper bag and seal.\u00a0 Add the salt, ice, and quart zipper bag to the gallon zipper bag and seal.\u00a0 Rock the bags back and forth until the contents thicken.\u00a0 Try to keep your preschooler from shaking the bag, which could cause it to break open and leak.\u00a0 Add any of your preschooler\u2019s favorite toppings and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summer time can be a fun, magical time for a preschooler.\u00a0 Hopefully, these cool treats will make it more enjoyable for all!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog, please take a look at our school\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/blog\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">blog page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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