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October 2009 PowerKids
Cooperation and Popcorn
 October is all about working, playing and snacking together!
This is a pretty special month for your electric cooperative. October is National Cooperative Month, a time to recognize the many benefits of cooperative membership. Cooperative members actually own a part of the cooperative and, therefore, have a voice in how the co-op is run!
October is also National Popcorn Month, a time to, well, recognize how much we love to eat popcorn!
The cooperative form of business involves working together to benefit all the members of the cooperative. Cooperation is basically working together as a team. When you think about it, you cooperate everyday at school or at home whether you realize it or not.
Cooperation and teamwork are used when playing the game Popcorn. The next time you have a group of 10 or more friends why not play this game? Here’s how:
Designate a group leader (it could be a parent or a teacher). The leader should call out a number and an object. Players should quickly form groups of that number. Then, using their bodies, they would portray the object. For instance, “Three, bicycle” would mean groups of three would have to form a bicycle shape.
Once everyone’s made their shapes, all participants can enjoy their creativity, then move on to the next challenge. (If there are extra people during some rounds of play, they can take a break that round, join in a group, or serve as that round’s judge for best object.)
Some suggested items to make:
• Washing machine
• Tree
• Elephant
• Calculator
• Saxophone
• Football goal post
Sweet popcorn treat
Since October is National Popcorn Month, why not make Corny Clusters, a tasty and simple to prepare treat? It’s a perfect snack for seasonal sleepovers and fall parties.
To make, combine 7 oz. marshmallow cream and 1/2 cup reduced fat peanut butter in a large bowl. Mix until smooth. Stir in 8 cups air-popped popcorn. Mix until coated evenly.
Working quickly, mold into small balls and top each ball with a candy corn. Place balls on a sheet of wax paper and let set. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 38 balls.
Written By: eceditor
Date Posted: 9/30/2009
Number of Views: 277
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