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Being sick for over a week makes me late in sharing a lot of information I would have shared including #Holidays happening in February including February 25 National Chocolate Covered Nut Day #ChocolateCoveredNutDay.
I don’t know about you, but I sure would have loved to have celebrated National Chocolate Covered Nut Day with Chocolate Covered Nuts with David and Charlie. Although Daivd also likes Chocolate Covered Raisins. Do you?
When #Homeschooling our children, we can teach anything we want so I’ve created a Lesson Plan and shared facts about the #Hloliday with you. I’ve also created a Lesson Plan you can use with your students or family just because you enjoy sharing facts with your friends and family.
February 25 — National Chocolate Covered Nut Day #ChocolateCoveredNutDay • Provided by TheMommiesReviews.com
Fun Facts for Kids
- Chocolate-covered nuts are a sweet and crunchy treat enjoyed for generations.
- Ancient civilizations like the Mayans and Aztecs used cacao and nuts in their diets.
- Popular nuts include almonds, peanuts, cashews, and hazelnuts.
- Dark chocolate contains antioxidants, and nuts offer healthy fats and protein.
- You can find chocolate-covered nuts in trail mix, candy shops, or homemade snacks.
Homeschool Lesson Plan– Grades: Pre-K to 6 Subjects: Science • Math • Reading • Cooking • Art
Science: Nut Origins & Nutrition
- Have your students explore where different nuts grow including (trees vs. underground).
- Learn about healthy fats and antioxidants nuts provide.
- Try a float/sink experiment with various nuts.
Math: Sorting & Measuring
- Count and sort nuts by type or size.
- Use measuring cups to estimate and compare volumes.
- Create a simple bar graph of favorite chocolate-covered nuts.
Reading & Writing
- Vocabulary: crunchy, coated, roasted, sweet, nutty.
- Write a short story: “If I Were a Chocolate-Covered Nut…”
- Read a fun food-themed book like “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie“
Cooking & Art
- Make the recipe below together.
- Draw your favorite nut and decorate it with chocolate swirls and sprinkles.
Kid-Friendly Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Nut Clusters
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white)
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, peanuts, cashews)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional for smoother melting)
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring each time.
- Stir in coconut oil for a glossy finish.
- Add nuts and mix until coated.
- Spoon small clusters onto parchment paper.
- Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Gracias,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
