Animals on Parade

 

Animal Crackers

 

Preschoolers develop cognitive, motor and social skills through creative cooking experiences!

 

NUTRITION!

Carbohydrates (sugar & flour) give work energy for body activities and heat energy for maintenance of body temperature. 

Vitamin B (flour) fosters a good appetite and maintains a healthy condition of the nerves.  It also keeps skin, mouth and eyes in healthy condition.

 

SUPPLIES!

Golden yellow cupcake

Vanilla frosting

Animal Crackers assortment

 

MATERIALS!

1   tablespoon measure

1   plastic knife

 

RECIPE – 1 SERVING!

1   cupcake

1   tablespoon frosting

3   animal crackers

 

DIRECTIONS!

1.  Measure 1 tablespoon frosting.

2.  Spread frosting on cupcake.

3.  Place animal crackers on parade around top edge of cupcake.

4.  Eat and enjoy!

 

CAROLYN’S  COOKING RULES!

Wash your hands with soap and water before cooking.

Wear an apron or smock to protect your clothes.

Listen carefully to directions.

Use good table manners.

Assist with clean up. 

 

CHECK FOR KNOWLEDGE!

Tell me how many animals are in your parade. 

Name the animals in your parade.

 

EXTENSIONS!

Provide teddy grahams for the parade.

Provide different flavors of cake and/or frosting.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.

Child Development and Parenting Teacher – 34 years

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