Brainstorm in Bloom: Lemonade in a Bag (Single Stem Idea)

Friday, August 17, 2012

Lemonade in a Bag (Single Stem Idea)

School may be starting but it is still summer around here!
We made this homemade lemonade several times this summer and enjoyed it every time so I thought I would share it.
It really is Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy and there are many fun ways to tweek it! One time we had a taste test with three different bags (lemonade, limeade and a mix) ~this would be fun in a classroom as well. Another time we put the lemons and sugar in the bags and then went to a friend’s house and added the water ~ this would be great for bringing to the park as well. This time we added different types of mint that we had growing in the garden (I am a sucker for a taste test). It is best to do this outside or with a bowl underneath for possible spills.

Enjoy this Single Stem idea of Lemonade in a Bag for
Sprouts and Seedlings (toddler/preschool and elementary age)...

The Stuff	The Prep	The FUN!
Ziplock bags (don’t go with the cheapo ones because they leak) Lemons/limes/or both Sugar Water Straw Ice (optional) Mint (optional)	Cut lemons and limes into quarters and remove seeds	1. Kiddos put 2 quarters of lemon or lime in the bag. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar or agave nectar (this way was yummy as well). Add ½ cup of water. *Optional ~add mint. 2. Seal bag tightly and squish the lemons and/or limes. 3. Open one small part of the bag and insert a straw. Drink up! Delicious!