Cool-As-A-Cucumber Watermelon Slushies

Cool-As-A-Cucumber Watermelon Slushies

I’m melting! It’s so hot outside! ” Bobby said. " The thermometer says it’s 35°C, ” Nina said. “ That’s really hot! ” " We need to go inside anyway, ” Miss Shelly said. “ We have to meet someone. ” " Who?” Nina asked. " You’ll see, ” Miss Shelly replied.

The kids saw a small, red-headed girl waiting by the office. “ Hi, Aunt Marie! ” Miss Shelly gave her a quick hug. " This is my niece Ginger. She’s visiting us today. I hope you will all make her feel welcome. ” " Hey, Ginger. I’m Bobby. ” " Hi, ” Ginger said shyly.

Izzie smiled at the younger girl. “ I’m Izzie. How old are you?” “ I just turned six, ” Ginger said. “ I’m Nina. Do you have any pets?” Nina asked. Ginger nodded. “ I have four bunnies. ” ” Four bunnies! ” Ethan and Jason said at the same time.

” That’s awesome! I’m Jason. ” ” And I’m Ethan. ” Bobby fanned himself as they walked toward the gym. ” Our special activity today is cooking, ” Miss Shelly said. ” This is where we cook, ” Bobby said. Miss Shelly pulled out a tray of frozen watermelon cut into cubes.

” Yesterday, we cut up a watermelon and froze the cubes. Today we are going to make cool- as-a-cucumber watermelon slushies. ” She pointed to the board. ” That’s the ingredients list. Let’s make sure we have everything before we start. ” ” Half a cup of chopped and peeled cucumber, ” Jason read.