Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Biscuits, Butter and Bees 2011


 BUSY is a good letter B word for our day today!!!  We made butter and biscuits today. Cooking is a great learning activity for young children.  These cards are used for sequencing.  There are six cards.  Six children stand in front of the class and those seated 'read' the cards and put them in the correct order. We switch so everyone has a turn.
*Measure biscuit mix and milk into bowl.
*Mix
*Drop onto cookie sheet.
*Bake.
*Remove from oven.
*Eat!

When we cook with the children, we make sure everyone gets to add an ingredient, stir and do whatever they can to help cook.  We do this with just a few children at time.  This helps with the understanding of waiting patiently for your turn. We really love to cook at MCP! 

The butter was super simple and an easy project to do at home. You will need-
*a small jar (we used baby food jars)
*heavy cream
*salt
*a lot of energy
*cheesecloth
Fill the jar half way with cream and shake and shake and shake and shake until you get butter.  If necessary, strain through a cheesecloth.  Add a little salt and chill in the frig.

Need more information and additional ideas?
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2010/09/biscuits-butter-and-bees.html