Pet Day / Homemade Dog Biscuits
Homemade Dog Biscuits
Children mix and bake simple oat and pumpkin dog biscuits to donate to a local animal shelter. Cooking with kindness built in.
How to run it
- Check with a shelter that they accept homemade treats.
- Mix oats, mashed pumpkin and egg into a dough.
- Roll out and cut shapes with cutters.
- Educator bakes them, then children package and label for donation.
You will need
- rolled oats
- mashed pumpkin
- egg
- cookie cutters
- baking trays
- bags and labels
Make it easier or harderYounger children can cut shapes; older children can measure and label ingredients.
SafetyLabel clearly as dog treats, not for people; educators use the oven; check egg allergies.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2Children contribute to animal welfare in their community.
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