Domain:
Everyday Skills & Wellness
Competency:
Handle food safely and responsibly
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2-3 year olds
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25 to 30 minutes min
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Learning Objective
Students will learn to pour ingredients into a bowl with guidance.
Learning Resource Synopsis
In 'Baking Day at Grandma's' by Anika Denise, three lively bear siblings are excited to visit their grandmother's house, wrapped in winter attire, to bake a special treat. Set against a snowy backdrop, the story unfolds with rhythmic, rhyming text as the bears and their grandma engage in mixing, pouring, and stirring, pausing occasionally to enjoy hot cocoa and dance. The narrative highlights the joy of creating something special together and the importance of sharing, as they wrap up their baked goods as gifts. The book includes a recipe for readers to try themselves, making it a perfect family story for the winter season.
Extended Learning Resources
| Resource & Author | Publication Info | Description |
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| The Family Book | Todd Parr, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | This colorful book celebrates families of all kinds, emphasizing the love and traditions shared among family members, which aligns with the theme of family bonds. |
| Stone Soup | Marcia Brown, Aladdin | A classic folktale retold for young readers, this story illustrates the joy of sharing and community, as villagers come together to create a meal from simple ingredients. |
| Let's Bake a Cake. | Anne-Sophie Baumann, Twirl | This interactive board book teaches children about baking and sharing with step-by-step guides and flaps to lift, connecting with the lesson's objective of learning to pour ingredients. |
Vocabulary List
| Word | Definition | Example |
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| Mix | Stir, stir. Put things together. | Let's mix the flour and eggs. Mix, mix. |
| Bake | Cook in the oven. Hot, hot. | We put cookies in the oven to bake. Yum. |
| Share | Give to friends. You and me. | Let's share the cookies with Grandma. Here you go. |
Prompt
Essential Question: "How do we share our treats?"
Today, let's think about the fun we have when we share something special with people we love. We're going to explore the joy of making and sharing treats together, just like we do with our families.
Anticipatory Set
- Let's look at this big, colorful mixing bowl. Can you point to the bowl?
- Now, let's touch the spoon. Feel how smooth it is. Can you hold it with both hands?
- Pretend to stir with me. Let's make big, slow circles together.
Teacher Tips
- Use a calm voice and gentle gestures to guide the children through each step.
- Encourage each child to take a turn holding the spoon and pretend stirring.
- Observe the children's reactions and offer positive affirmations to those participating.
Learn
Today, we're visiting Grandma Bear's house in 'Baking Day at Grandma's' by Anika Denise. Let's watch how the bears have fun baking and sharing special treats with Grandma.
Interactive Engagement
- Can you mix with your hands?
- Tap the table like a drum.
- Point to Grandma Bear.
- Make a happy face like the bears.
- Stir with a pretend spoon.
Teacher Tips
- Use your voice to mimic the sounds of pouring and stirring.
- Encourage imitation by demonstrating actions like mixing or tapping.
- Use expressive facial expressions to convey the bears' excitement.
Ask
Let's think about how the bears felt when they shared their treats. Sharing can make us feel many things.
Discussion Questions
- How do you feel when you share?
- Can you show a happy face like the bears?
- Who do you like to share with?
Teacher Tips
- Use gestures and facial expressions to communicate feelings.
- Encourage children to point to someone they share with.
- Model how to show feelings with your face and body.
Navigate
Baking Together: Pour and Share
Inspired by the warmth and togetherness of 'Baking Day at Grandma's,' this activity allows young children to experience the joy of creating and sharing. Through guided pouring, toddlers will engage in a collaborative baking-like experience, reflecting the family bonds and traditions depicted in the book.
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Teacher Tips
- Ensure the activity remains relaxed and fun, allowing children to explore at their own pace.
- Use simple, clear language to guide and encourage the children throughout the process.
- Celebrate each child's contribution, reinforcing the idea of togetherness and sharing.
- Keep the atmosphere joyful and supportive, mirroring the warmth and love of a family kitchen.
Share
Let's think about our baking adventure with Grandma Bear and how we learned to pour and share our treats together.
Reflection Questions
- Clap your hands if you liked pouring with Grandma Bear.
- Show me your smile if you feel happy about sharing treats.
- Raise your hands if you want to bake again at home.
Teacher Tips
- Encourage children to use gestures or clapping to express their feelings about the story and activities.
- Model excitement and joy when celebrating their participation and responses.
- Acknowledge each child's input, whether it's a clap, a smile, or a raised hand, to reinforce their confidence and engagement.
UDL Strategies
Representation
- Display large, colorful picture cards of each step in the pouring process (e.g., picking up the cup, aiming it over the bowl, pouring gently) to help children visually grasp the sequence.
- Use a variety of sensory materials such as textured bowls and cups for tactile exploration, allowing children to feel the edges and surfaces that define where they should pour.
- Integrate auditory cues by using a simple song or rhyme to narrate the steps, such as 'Pour the cereal, pour it slow, watch it tumble, here we go.' to reinforce the action rhythmically.
Action & Expression
- Set up a pretend play corner where children can 'bake' with toy ingredients and practice pouring, enhancing their understanding through imaginative role-play.
- Provide simple illustrated storyboards where children can place stickers to show the steps they took, offering a visual method to recount their actions during the activity.
- Facilitate group sharing sessions where children describe their pouring technique and what they enjoyed most, encouraging verbal expression and peer interaction.
Engagement
- Begin the activity by reading a short, animated storybook related to baking or sharing food, using expressive voices and gestures to capture attention.
- Introduce a 'Pouring Star' reward system where each child can earn a star sticker for participating and pouring carefully, fostering a sense of achievement and motivation.
- Create a choice station where children can select from different cereal types or cup colors, allowing them to personalize their experience and feel more invested in the activity.
Assessment Criteria
Formative Assessment
- Observe each child as they pour cereal into the bowl to assess their ability to control the pouring action. Look for signs of understanding such as adjusting the angle of the cup or using both hands for stability. Offer prompts like 'Can you hold the cup steady?' to support their development.
- During the pouring activity, observe how children communicate and wait for their turn. Look for signs of understanding the concept of sharing, such as waiting patiently or verbally announcing their turn. Encourage children with prompts like 'Whose turn is next?' to reinforce taking turns.
- Watch how children respond to spills during the pouring activity. Look for attempts to clean up spills using towels, indicating an understanding of responsibility and teamwork. Ask questions like 'How can we clean this up?' to encourage problem-solving and reinforce cleanliness habits.
Summative Assessment
- Conduct a one-on-one pouring demonstration where each child independently pours cereal into a bowl with minimal spillage. Evaluate their success based on their ability to pour with control and manage any spills. Provide adapted tools or guided assistance for children who need additional support.
- Engage children in a reflection circle where they discuss what they learned about pouring and sharing during the activity. Success is indicated by their ability to express one concept they understood about teamwork and cleanliness. Use visual aids or prompts for children who may need help articulating their thoughts.
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