FANSE Kids

01/11/2021

Excited to offer FANSE Kids food and nutrition program online this winter through Andover Recreation! Please message me at [email protected] for any questions about the program.

Check out this link for more programs to keep your kids physically active and mentally engaged during this pandemic-struck winter.

Andover Recreation

11/23/2020

FANSE Kids NEW Class!
Cranberry sauce, probably the simplest food on the Thanksgiving table. But don't underestimate the power of these Tiny and Zesty Berries! In this workshop students will learn about the beneficial nutrients in Cranberries and explore the science behind making Cranberry sauce.

Also, a great workshop for the entire family, if you are looking to do something fun virtually with family and friends this Thanksgiving. Please send me message at [email protected] if you are interested in setting up a small group virtual workshop. Happy Thanksgiving!

In this nutrition class students will gain a new understanding of nutrients in cranberries, their beneficial effects on health and explore scientific properties of cranberries through the process of making cranberry sauce.

10/30/2020

Beautiful Fall evening to play in the
SNOW!

10/23/2020

Not vegan, Not lactose intolerant, wondering if you should switch to plant-based milk? This TED-Ed video nicely summarizes your choices - Think about your diet as a whole and keeping it balanced & nutritious and how your choices affect the planet.

If you go to the store in search of milk, there are a dizzying number of products to choose from. There’s dairy milk, but also plant-based products such as almond, soy, and oat milks. So which milk is actually best for you? And which uses the fewest resources and produces the least pollution? Jona...

10/15/2020

What Tree is That? Fall is a beautiful time to go on walks and collect leafs of all shapes, sizes and colors!
Keep your kids engaged off the screen, try Check out www.arborday.org/tsrees/whattree or even better go old school and get a book from your local library!

Make or Get inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Leaf Man! (Pictured here one leaf friend creation)

10/07/2020

FANSE Kids Online Monthly Series!
October Wednesdays- Learn how Fall foliage colors are connected to the Reds, Oranges and Yellows in our Diet and how these colorful nutrients impact Eye Health!
More details at www.fansekids.com

08/30/2020

FANSE Kids is back for an End of Summer 2-week camp!
The fun and learning continues, we still have some spots for next week's session "Dietary Fat - The Good, The Bad and The Artificial".
Check out www.fansekids.com and send me a message if you'd to try out a session for FREE!

Our approach is to use elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM) and Cooking to educate and encourage curiosity about food, nutrition and health 

08/13/2020

This for me sums up the FUN, Enthusiasm, Learning and Laughter we were able to achieve during our FANSE Kids on STEAM-based food and nutrition education.

is never dull at FANSE Kids!!
Still wondering what this is? Yeast in Action!

08/08/2020

This week's FANSE Kids session on Acids and Bases as it relates to food was inspired by James Beard Award-winning New York Times best seller Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat!! Brilliant! Love the book and the Netflix series.

We made purple cabbage pH indicator to test different foods in our kitchen to see if they are Acidic, Basic or Neutral. We also experimented with Pancake batter to see how Acids change texture of Foods!

Next week's session "Fungus Amongst Us" will involve exploration of fungi we eat including mushrooms and yeast! Sign up at www.fansekids.com

07/27/2020

A fun way to use tincture of iodine (if it's lying around in your medicine cabinet or easily available at any pharmacy) - an experiment to test STARCH in foods! and learn about the ubiquitous nutrient in our diet CARBOHYDRATES!

Join this week! Kids entering grades 3 to 6. Sign up at www.fansekids.com

07/19/2020

Imagine if your kids were aware of the recommended daily limit on added sugar intake! And are able to keep a check on their daily intake of added sugars!

That is the goal of our FANSE Kids this week. We will be learning Hands-on about Added Sugar in nutrition labels, breaking down and analyzing the added sugar content of common pantry items.

We still have a few spots, sign up at www.fansekids.com

07/17/2020

Mango Lassi (an Indian favorite with Mango pulp and buttermilk/milk), Watermelon-Strawberry-Clementine Sparking Cooler and Chocolate Banana Split Pop!!! These FANSE Kids totally rocked their challenge, by creatively using fruit in their drinks and popsicle to stay hydrated and cool!

Join us as we explore a new nutrition topic every week through hands-on learning, experimenting and fun games!
Sign up at www.fansekids.com