DAP with Kindergartners, Ages 5-6. Kindergarten is a time of change, challenge, and opportunity. Because of the great individual variation among kindergarteners and the wide age range of kindergarten children teachers must be responsive to developmental, individual, and cultural variations. Five- and 6-year-olds make great intellectual leaps.
Green Lentils - These can be pale or mottled green-brown in color with a glossy exterior. They have a robust, somewhat peppery flavor. Green lentils generally take the longest to cook, upwards of 45 minutes, but they keep a firm texture even after cooking. This makes them ideal for salads and other side dishes. Look for Lentilles du Puy, Puy lentils, or French Green lentils. Red Lentils - With colors ranging from gold to orange to actual red, these are the sweetest and nuttiest of the lentils - to our mind, at least! They're somewhere in the middle in terms of cooking time and are usually done in about 30 minutes.
(Dried lentils will also double in size as they cook so make sure you start with a large enough pot.). Different types of dried lentils require different cooking times; read ahead for a quick guide on the types of lentils, and how to prepare them. Brown lentils. Brown lentils, such as Spanish brown and Beluga lentils, are the most common varieties. They have a nice earthy flavour and can be easily prepared within 20 to 30 minutes, making them perfect for quick weeknight suppers.