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Cooking Day / Shop and Cook Afternoon Tea

Shop and Cook Afternoon Tea

A small group walks to a local shop to buy ingredients on a budget, then cooks their own afternoon tea.

How to run it

  1. Plan a recipe and shopping list with a set budget.
  2. Walk with educators to the local shop following excursion procedures.
  3. Children find items and pay.
  4. Return and cook afternoon tea together.

You will need

  • shopping list
  • budget money
  • recipe
  • reusable bags
Make it easier or harderSimplify with a set list; older children compare prices.
SafetyFollow excursion procedures and ratios, obtain permission, and check allergies.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Shopping and cooking builds independence and community connection.

Fits these theme days

Cooking DayMoney DayLife Skills DayBig Kids ClubJunior Chef ChallengeMarket Day

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