An important part of our daily Morning Meeting in Room 5 is share time (a.k.a. “show and tell”). Each day two students share something special with the class—anything from a funny story, an interesting find, a special vacation keepsake, or an unusual collection.
Last week, we had a very special share presented by Pema and her mom, Kathryn. The two of them traveled to the city of Oaxaca, Mexico this summer and brought home many unique pieces of art and clothing. The most memorable souvenir presented was “Chapulines de Oaxaca”, a popular snack enjoyed in the Oaxaca area, known in English as toasted grasshoppers. Pema generously brought enough to share with the class. Luckily, our principal, Mr. Richardson, happened to stop by for a visit just in time to partake in the feast.
We have a brave bunch of kids in Room 5, and most of them tried the smaller, rice-sized chapulines. Some, including me and Mr. Richardson, even tried the not-as-appealing larger variety.
I bet you are very disappointed that you missed this particular share time. If you are itching to try some chapuline, I know a girl who will happily share her stash with you!
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| Brave lady with not-so-brave principal in the background |
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| Yum... |
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| Noshing an extra large chapuline |
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| Quite an experience |
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| We love eating grasshoppers in Room 5! |
I got into an interesting discussion with Pema and Nadia at recess today. I told Pema I wouldn't eat grasshoppers because they're animals and I'm a vegetarian, but Nadia said that she's a vegetarian too, and that insects are not animals. Pema agreed with Nadia. They might not believe me, but I bet they'll believe Ms. Emily!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thing, gary....yukness...
ReplyDeleteAnya:they are so gross I,myself did not try any but seeing the others eat them was gross.I think about half the class got KINDA sick BLEH.....
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