Going Fishing

 

Animal Crackers

 

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

 

 

NUTRITION!

Vitamin D (yogurt) enables the growing body to use calcium and phosphorus in a normal way in building sound bones and teeth. 

Carbohydrates (crackers) give work energy for body activities and heat energy for maintenance of body temperature. 

 

SUPPLIES!

Yogurt

Parmesan cheese

Goldfish crackers

Blue gel color

 

MATERIALS!

1   teaspoon measure 

1   tablespoon measure

1   plastic spoon

1   small paper bowl

1   small paper plate

 

RECIPE – 1 SERVING

2   tablespoons plain yogurt

1   teaspoon Parmesan cheese

     Blue gel color

     Goldfish crackers.

 

DIRECTIONS!

1.  Measure yogurt and Parmesan cheese.  Place in a small bowl. 

2.  Mix together with a spoon for 1 minute.   Add a tad of color (adult)

3.  Stir together for 1 minute. 

4. Place yogurt (water) bowl on a small plate.  Count out 10 goldfish.

5.  Dip 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

How long did you stir the yogurt dip?

How many goldfish did you dip?

 

EXTENSIONS!

Provide other flavors of goldfish crackers.  

Provide other dips including flavored yogurts or creamed cheese.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Family and Consumer Science

Child Development and Parenting teacher – 34 years

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