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.
Chow mein noodles
Milk chocolate
morsels
Marshmallow bunnies
MATERIALS!
1 tablespoon measure
1 8-ounce cup
1 plastic cup
1 plastic spoon
Wax paper
2 tablespoons chow mein noodles
2 tablespoons melted morsels
2 marshmallow bunnies
1. Measure and add noodles to paper cup
2. Melt chocolate (adult) and pour over noodles
3. Stir together and pour two nests onto wax
paper
4. Let cool for a few seconds and shape nest.
5. Place bunny in center of nest.
6. Eat and enjoy!
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 to make
chocolate nests.
How many nests did
you make?
EXTENSIONS!
Melt butterscotch
or peanut butter morsels.
Fill nests with
miniature jelly beans or other Easter candy.
Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.
Family and Consumer Science
Child Development
and Parenting teacher – 34 years