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Cooking Day / Loaded Baked Potatoes

Loaded Baked Potatoes

Children top baked potatoes from a toppings bar, perfect for a cold afternoon.

How to run it

  1. Educators bake potatoes ahead of time.
  2. Set out toppings such as cheese, beans and sour cream.
  3. Children choose and add toppings.
  4. Eat together while warm.

You will need

  • potatoes
  • grated cheese
  • beans
  • sour cream
  • chives
Make it easier or harderYounger children choose toppings; older children help wash and bake.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs, and educators handle hot potatoes and the oven.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Choosing toppings builds independence and healthy habits.

Fits these theme days

Cooking DayWinter WonderlandFarm to Table DayCorn Day

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