Humpty Dumpty

 

Animal Crackers

 

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

 

NUTRITION!

Protein (egg) builds and renews body tissues and supplies energy. 

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

 

SUPPLIES!

Hard cooked egg

Light mayonnaise

Green olives stuffed with pimentos

Small pretzel sticks

 

MATERIALS!

1   small paper plate

1   plastic knife

˝  teaspoon measuring spoon

 

RECIPE!

1   hard cooked egg

1   olive

4   pretzel sticks

˝  teaspoon light mayonnaise

 

DIRECTIONS!

1.  Roll egg on table to crack shell.  Remove shell. 

2.  Cut egg in half.  Cut olive into 4 thin slices (Adult).  Break pretzel sticks in half.

3.  Measure mayonnaise and spread half on each egg half.  

4.  Insert pretzel sticks into sides of egg half forming arms and legs.

4.  Place on olive slices for eyes.

5.  Eat and enjoy!

 

CAROLYN’S COOKING RULES!

Wash hands with soap and water before cooking.

Wear and apron or smock to protect clothes.

Listen carefully to directions. 

Use good table manners.

Assist with clean up.

 

CHECK FOR KNOWLEDGE!

Show me how to peel an egg.

 

EXTENSION!

Recite Humpty Dumpty verse. 

 

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

Child Development and Parenting teacher – 34 years

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