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Grateful Harvest: Baking in Kindergarten

November 24, 2024November 23, 2024 ~ wordancerblog ~ 12 Comments

This week, I had the treat of baking with kindergarteners. We transformed their four small Halloween pumpkins into a sumptuous dessert: Bread Pudding in a Pumpkin Shell! To my surprise, there were requests for seconds, thirds, and even fourths!

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12 responses to “Grateful Harvest: Baking in Kindergarten”

  1. majfoil Avatar
    majfoil
    November 24, 2024

    i am so happy to read this. We are so lucky to have you! When you said they worked together easily, had tons of questions, and tried everything my heart sang and I smiled. Thank you, Jojo.

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      wordancerblog
      November 26, 2024

      We need to cook together with them when you return. I’m brushing up on my winter recipes!

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        majfoil
        November 26, 2024

        Absolutely!!! I’m going to grow sprouts with them …. Could we make a lunch and eat sprouts too? Hmmm

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    Lakshmi Bhat
    November 26, 2024

    I think the students will remember these moments for a long time. I have shared your post with mu daughter. Thank you. Did the children enjoy what they had prepared?

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      wordancerblog
      November 26, 2024

      Lakshmi – They asked for seconds and thirds. I was surprised how much they enjoyed it.

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    britt
    November 26, 2024

    This is amazing – how fun and delicious! I feel I never hear about students cooking in class; I love it! The recipe looks amazing, I love bread pudding. So glad you get this opportunity!

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    Terje
    November 26, 2024

    This is the best kind of learning – real-life, hands-on and yummy.

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    Anita Ferreri
    November 26, 2024

    I can only imagine the wonderful stories that followed the inevitable question of, “What did you do today?” This is the best kind of hands on learning and creating food, memoires and experiences. I just earmarked your recipe.

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    Trish
    November 26, 2024

    Thanks for sharing the recipe and the hands-on adventure with the kindergarteners. I particularly love the comment about the difference between a (well)seasoned “grandmother-teachers” versus the reaction to obstreperous enthusiasm of excited kindergarteners to a newbie. Give me that joy every time! Happy Thanksgiving.

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    Raivenne
    November 26, 2024

    Oh, hands-on is the best teacher. The kids are going to remember this for a very long time. Kudos on a job well done – and thanks for the recipe!

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    kimhaynesjohnson
    November 27, 2024

    You are so brave to bake with little ones. I have lost all courage to bake even just with me, myself – let alone a class of kindergarteners! I admire your courage! What fun you give your students!

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    Denise Krebs
    December 2, 2024

    Joanne, this is so fun! I love the detailed description of each day you share. This is something they will always remember. I agree, that it seems amazing that they all liked it and wanted more. It makes me happy! They were brave and loved eating what they had made. What a delightful post.

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