Talking Allergies

I got a call from the teacher the other day. R's class will be studying to 3D objects and she'd like them to be able to build structures using gumdrops and toothpicks.

I told her that Dare gumdrops are safe. Today when I dropped R off, the teacher asked me to speak with her. She said that:
1. She couldn't find the Dare gumdrops and
2. They cost too much -not sure how she'd know this if she couldn't find them.

So she went with Morris National Inc brand as they come in a big plastic tub and have the peanut free label.

She's trying..she's trying.

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Daughter: asthma, allergies to egg, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, most legumes (not soy) & penicillin. Developing hayfever type allergies.
Husband: no allergies
Me: allergies to some tree that flowers in May
Cat: allergic to beef, pork and lamb

Ok, this may be a dumb question but what exactly does building structures and 3d objects have to do with food. I mean really, is it not possible to do this unit WITHOUT food????? How about plastercine balls and toothpicks like the good old days!!! You can't tell me that after every kid in the class has pawed all the gum drops that then they aren't going to eat them.

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DD 12 yrs -no allergies
4 yr old DS - asthma/eczema Anaphylactic to Peanuts, all tree nuts, sesame , all pea/lentil legumes, gelatin.
Allergic to trees, grass,ragweed, feathers, dander, mold and dust.
Outgrew eggs, fish, shellfish

Yep

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Daughter: asthma, allergies to egg, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, most legumes (not soy) & penicillin. Developing hayfever type allergies.
Husband: no allergies
Me: allergies to some tree that flowers in May
Cat: allergic to beef, pork and lamb

Plasticine rolled into balls works the best. Every time I teach solids I used it. Why use food?

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11 year old daughter -- lives with life-threatening allergies to milk, eggs and peanuts; seasonal allergies (birch, maple, ragweed); pet allergies; asthma; and eczema
9 year old son - no allergies

I agree. I see most teachers using plasticene or inserting a bent end of a straw into another or using glue.

I think that in the effort to make learning fun, some teacher have morphed the quest into having the students like the teacher. The problem is...the teacher is replaced the next year with another. When the treats stop, so will the fun.

Mastering a skill is it's own reward. No wonder kids become clique-y when the teachers are running their own popularity contests!

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Daughter: asthma, allergies to egg, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, most legumes (not soy) & penicillin. Developing hayfever type allergies.
Husband: no allergies
Me: allergies to some tree that flowers in May
Cat: allergic to beef, pork and lamb

Susan, you hit the nail on the head!!

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DD 12 yrs -no allergies
4 yr old DS - asthma/eczema Anaphylactic to Peanuts, all tree nuts, sesame , all pea/lentil legumes, gelatin.
Allergic to trees, grass,ragweed, feathers, dander, mold and dust.
Outgrew eggs, fish, shellfish

I recognize that name. I think I bought some really good candycanes from them - with little gummy characters on them.

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Wanted to mention that Loblaws (and associated stores) have no-name candy with the peanut free label...including gummy candies.

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self: allergy to sesame seeds and peanuts
3 sons each with at least one of the following allergies: peniciilin, sulfa-based antibiotic, latex, insect bites/stings

Good to know!

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Daughter: asthma, allergies to egg, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, most legumes (not soy) & penicillin. Developing hayfever type allergies.
Husband: no allergies
Me: allergies to some tree that flowers in May
Cat: allergic to beef, pork and lamb

Of course, now I'm desperate for some Dare Gummies.

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Allergic to soy, peanut, shellfish, penicillin

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Daughter: asthma, allergies to egg, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, most legumes (not soy) & penicillin. Developing hayfever type allergies.
Husband: no allergies
Me: allergies to some tree that flowers in May
Cat: allergic to beef, pork and lamb

I'm walking over to the mall later to see what I can find. I really want those Loblaws candy (they are cheaper in price but good in quality) but there's only a Metro at the mall -- and I don't drive.

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self: allergy to sesame seeds and peanuts
3 sons each with at least one of the following allergies: peniciilin, sulfa-based antibiotic, latex, insect bites/stings

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Daughter: asthma, allergies to egg, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, most legumes (not soy) & penicillin. Developing hayfever type allergies.
Husband: no allergies
Me: allergies to some tree that flowers in May
Cat: allergic to beef, pork and lamb

I'm sorry....you've mistaken me for someone with energy.

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self: allergy to sesame seeds and peanuts
3 sons each with at least one of the following allergies: peniciilin, sulfa-based antibiotic, latex, insect bites/stings

This thread seems to have gotten off topic

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Daughter: asthma, allergies to egg, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, most legumes (not soy) & penicillin. Developing hayfever type allergies.
Husband: no allergies
Me: allergies to some tree that flowers in May
Cat: allergic to beef, pork and lamb