Dog in a Bun
Preschoolers
develop cognitive, motor and social skills through creative cooking experiences!
NUTRITION!
Protein (hot dog)
builds and renews body tissues and supplies energy.
Carbohydrates (bun)
give work energy for body activities and heat energy for maintenance
of body temperature
SUPPLIES!
Hot dog, cooked and
cut in half
Hot dog bun, cut in half
˝ slice American
cheese, cut into straws
Mustard, ketchup,
relish
MATERIALS!
1 teaspoon measure
1 plastic knife
3 small serving bowls
3 plastic spoons
1 small paper plate
RECIPE – 1
SERVING!
1/2 hot dog
1/2 hot dog bun
1 cheese straw
Mustard, ketchup, relish
DIRECTIONS!
1. Cut down center of hot dog but not all the
way through. Insert cheese straw.
2. Place dog in hot dog bun
3. Spoon over mustard, ketchup and/or relish
4. Eat and Enjoy!
CAROLYN’S
COOKING RULES!
Wash hands with
soap and water before cooking,
Wear an apron or
smock to protect clothes.
Listen carefully to
directions.
Use good table
manners.
Assist with clean
up.
CHECK FOR
KNOWLEDGE!
Name other toppings
you could put on your Dog in a Bun.
Tell me how you
prepared your Dog in a Bun.
EXTENSIONS!
Provide other bowls
of toppings such a chopped onions, sliced pickles,
chili, etc.
Provide whole wheat
bread instead of hot dog bun.
Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S. Family and Consumer Science
Child Development
and Parenting teacher