Foodie Friday: Zeke's Ice Cream in a Jar

We did it! We made it through the first week of school. So how should we celebrate? The book Zeke Meek vs the Stinkin' Science Fair might hold the answer.

In the book Zeke and his best friend Hector make ice cream in a jar. Of course, it doesn't work out exactly as Zeke and Hector planned, but they do get a bit of delicious ice cream—a very little bit! (Read the book to find out why...) 

This ice cream would make a great treat for the end of a great week. You can find the recipe for Ice Cream in a Jar in this great Zeke Meeks activity kit, a free downloadable on Capstone Kids. The kit has an activity, games, and interviews with the author and illustrator, too. Check it out!

Words of Wisdom Wednesday: Don't worry, be happy

We have a weekly poll on capstonekids.com where kids can tell us how they feel about certain things. Last week, our poll question was “What do you worry most about?”

The top 3 answers:
1. Grades – 32%
2. Weight – 22%
3. Being Bullied – 21%

In a follow-up question, we asked kids if they have ever been teased for being overweight. 43% of kids responded yes, they have been teased for being overweight.

It’s tough growing up and oftentimes kids are dealing with more than we are aware of. I know there are a lot of books out there dealing with weight issues. Is there a need for additional fiction books on this subject?