Hello Teachers!
Whether you are at your home in Alaska or your home away from home, I wish you warm season's greetings.😃
The holiday season is often filled with delightful treats and joyful moments. What better way to cherish those good times than by bringing some of your favorite recipes into the classroom? From measuring ingredients to understanding fractions, recipes can enhance students' mathematical understanding while making learning enjoyable.
This edition will focus on using cooking and baking as a creative way to teach measurement concepts in the second semester.✨
Darrell and Linda's No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
11 oz softened cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 c butter
2 cups non dairy whip topping
graham cracker crust
Mix the cream cheese, sugar, and butter until smooth. Add the melted chocolate chips (make sure it is room temperature). Spread evenly in the pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours.
6 slices of day old French or Italian bread
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tsp cinnamon
4 eggs
2 cups milk
2 Tbsp melted butter
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1 Tsp vanilla
Break bread in small pieces in a baking dish. Sprinkle cinnamon over the bread. Add raisins and melted butter. Lightly toast bread mixture in 350 degrees oven.
Add mixture of eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla.
Bake for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until set.
3/4 cup shredded coconut
6 dates, pitted
3/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup honey
1 Tsp vanilla
1 Tsp cinnamon
1/2 Tsp nutmeg
1/4 Tsp ground cloves
Reserve 1/4 cup shredded coconut in a shallow dish for rolling. Place remaining ingredients in a food processor and process it until everything is fully combined. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in the reserved shredded coconut, coating the balls completely. Transfer to a baking sheet and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Keep chilled, or freeze in an airtight container.
Measurement Station
Set up different stations where students can practice measuring various ingredients. Use scales, measuring cups, and spoons to reinforce learning.
Recipe Creation (Click for video)
Have students create their own simple recipes, focusing on accurate measurements and fractions. They can then share their recipes with the class. ***Are there ways your students can provide meals during your culture day? Can your students provide meals for members of the community?*****
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