Dramatic Play Exploration with Baking
Week of February 10, 2014
To continue our exploration of food and restaurants this
week, I brought in a variety of materials used for baking. The children enjoyed exploring with cupcake
pans, oven mitts, measuring cups, and mixing spoons. Children filled the big bowl with various
play food and enjoyed collaboratively mixing the ‘cupcakes’ with each
other. They also liked wearing the oven
mitts. They showed some understanding
that we wear them while cooking something hot.
I also observed children place their cupcakes in the ‘oven’ to bake.
Children really enjoyed
taking on the role of a baker during dramatic play in the kitchen area this
week. I think children would really find
interest in actually baking
something. During a group time activity
this week, children voted on which type of food they would actually like to
bake. Their options were cookies,
cupcakes, and cake. The majority of
children decided they wanted to bake a cake.
Next week, children in this learning group will be mixing ingredients
together, filling cake pans, and taking a tour of the ECEC’s kitchen to bake a
real carrot cake! I think children will
really appreciate eating this treat for snack as it is something they will be contributed
to.
