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Cooking Day / Service Cookbook

Service Cookbook

After each cooking session children write up and illustrate the recipe for a growing service cookbook.

How to run it

  1. Set up a binder as the service cookbook.
  2. After cooking, children write ingredients and steps.
  3. Illustrate the recipe and add a photo.
  4. Add pages to the binder and share with families.

You will need

  • paper
  • binder
  • pencils
  • markers
  • photos
Make it easier or harderYounger children draw the steps; older children write measurements and tips.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5Writing recipes builds literacy and communication.

Fits these theme days

Cooking DayJunior Chef ChallengeBook WeekLong Projects DayFarm to Table Day

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