Introduction
Knowing
how to cook is an important skill, but even more important
is knowing how to read a recipe and follow directions.
And many times when cooking, you will want to make a
meal for two, but the recipe is for four or eight. Knowing
how to adjust a recipe for the desired amount, reading
directions, and basic cooking skills are very important.
In this activity you and your Dreamer will prepare a
meal (or dessert) together, and adjust the recipe for
the desired amount.
Purpose
•
Gain math skills through hands on games
• Benefit from the reinforcement of curriculum
in math
• To explore talents as they related to potential
future jobs
Time
This
activity can be done in a single day, or in several
steps. Time will be necessary to find a recipe, gather
ingredients, prepare the recipe, cook, and eat.
Materials
•
Kitchen
• Cooking utensils
• Ingredients
• Plates – to eat the food when it’s
cooked!
Directions
•
Together with your Dreamer look for a recipe that you
would both like to make
• Look in the kitchen for ingredients and/or go
grocery shopping
• Adjust the recipe to the desired amount
• Prepare the food or dessert
• Cook
• Enjoy!
Other
Information or Resources
•
Cooking measurement and conversion calculator, here.
• For recipes, visit:
o
Recipes.com
o AllRecipes.com
o Epicurious
o Kraft
