Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating Students in PreSchool through Grade 12
Educating Students in PreSchool through Grade 12
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Green Eggs and Ham a Tasty Way to Promote Nutrition and Literacy
They may not have eaten them with a mouse or in a house, but Kindergarten students did indeed like the green eggs and ham they were served in the Lender Refectory surrounded by friends and family!
The annual Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast – a staple at Hamden Hall for nearly 30 years – was the culmination of a nutrition unit for the Kindergartners and a celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday month and the national literacy program Read Across America, according to Kindergarten teacher Monica Lyons.
They may not have eaten them with a mouse or in a house, but Kindergarten students did indeed like the green eggs and ham they were served in the Lender Refectory surrounded by friends and family!
The annual Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast – a staple at Hamden Hall for nearly 30 years – was the culmination of a nutrition unit for the Kindergartners and a celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday month and the national literacy program Read Across America, according to Kindergarten teacher Monica Lyons.
“We started with a nutrition unit and learned about healthy foods and we also set a goal to try and read 10 books over a week’s time. We ended up reading 11,” said Monica. “This breakfast is a merging of all those things and really brings it all together.”
The cafeteria had a definite Dr. Seuss theme – from the green scrambled eggs to the truffala tree centerpieces (not sure what a truffala is? Read Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax!) Mrs. Lyons even created a Dr. Seuss-inspired invitation that encouraged guests to attend via rhyme.
Plates of green eggs, ham, home fries, fruit, green bagels, and more were placed on hand-drawn placemats created by the students for their friends and families to enjoy.
1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
