Pizza
A favorite of our kids
and teachers. Lots to do and talk about.
Objectives
Children ages 4-5 years can read the pictures Lang. IB
and children ages 2 ½ and up can identify object and actions in the
pictures Cog. IV A
Ages 3 and up can use textures to identify objects Cog. I
and children between 2-3 can roll, pond, and squeeze the dough FM I
and all children should use the tools and toys appropriately SE V
Materials
Refrigerator biscuits
in rolls (or pre-made biscuit dough); oil; dowels for rolling out dough; tomato
sauce; pastry or paint brushes; cheddar or mozzarella cheese; cheese grater;
oregano. Wall recipe chart (see above). Cookie sheet; spatula. Oven preheated
to 400.
Procedures
l. Discuss pizzas with children (favorite kinds, pizza parlor
experiences) and encourage children to guess or remember ingredients as you
introduce them.
2. Ask for ideas on how to open the refrigerator biscuits and then see if
children can bang them open. Separate biscuits carefully and give each child a
biscuit and a dowel.
3. Proceed through the recipe with the children, asking them to
"read" the pictures on the wall chart at each step. As children get
to know the recipe, they should become able to progress independently by
referring to the pictures.
4. While pizzas are baking, ask children to recall ingredients and steps.
Emphasize action words: "roll, brush, grate, and sprinkle".
See Illustration. Variations
1.
Using
a similar procedure, make tacos or open face broiled sandwiches using foods
favored by your kids.
2.
SEE:
DRAMATIC ARTS – “Restaurant”
3.
As
follow up or preparation, dramatize the pizza making process: children take
turns pretending to the be pizza to be rolled out, brushed over, sprinkled on,
and lifted into the pretend oven by the group.
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