In the Kitchen Unit Part I

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This week we're starting our "In the Kitchen" Unit.  I'm hoping it goes well. I know Princess will love it.  Hopefully Bulldozer and Dinomite do too.  Just a reminder for those who haven't joined my facebook page or decided to follow the blog yet. I'd really appreciate it.  You can find me on facebook at Every Star Is Different.  Moving on to our activities this week!

Language:

Kitchen Tool Nomenclature Cards

 The kiddos will learn the names of various kitchen tools as they match up the 3 part cards.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The In the Kitchen Language Printable Pack Part is a Subscriber's Only Freebie.  For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Cooking Verbs

It's very difficult to read instructions in a recipe if you don't know what the main verbs mean.  The kiddos will match verbs with sentences and pictures.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The In the Kitchen Language Printable Pack Part is a Subscriber's Only Freebie.  For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

In the Kitchen Spelling

This week our spelling is focused on foods.  Due to Bulldozer's allergies, I couldn't use Alphabet Cereal. Instead we opted for Cheezit Scrabble Pieces.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The In the Kitchen Language Printable Pack Part is a Subscriber's Only Freebie.  For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Addition with Fruit

Bulldozer continues to enjoy math.  I always try to incorporate addition and/or subtraction in each unit, just for him.  This week we're using plastic ice cube fruits as manipulatives.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The In the Kitchen Math Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie.  For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

What's For Snack?  Graphing Activity

 Dinomite really enjoys graphing right now.  Here the kiddos will roll the die to determine how many people will eat the different types of fruit for snack.  The glass beads will be used as markers to chart data.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The In the Kitchen Math Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie.  For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Intro to Fractions

 This month we're learning about fractions.  I'm hoping the introduction goes well.  Dinomite has been introduced to them in the past, but this will be a first for both Princess and Bulldozer.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The In the Kitchen Math Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie.  For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Grocery Shopping

 A kitchen unit wouldn't be complete without a grocery shopping activity.  The kiddos will match up coin cards with dollar amount cards.  There are four cards for each food group, which allows for some sorting too.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The In the Kitchen Math Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie.  For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Science:

Solid vs. Liquid

 Food is such a science. In this activity the kiddos will match up solid and liquid forms of food and drink. We will be discussing the effect heat has on specific foods.

 Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The In the Kitchen Culture & Science Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie.  For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Herbs Match Up

 Bulldozer's food allergies include some herbs and spices.  It's extremely important for him to learn the ones that are safe vs. those that are not.  In this activity the kiddos will match up the plant cards with the containers of herbs. Once herbs are match up, they can smell the different aromas.

 Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The In the Kitchen Culture & Science Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie.  For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Culture:

Cuisines Around the World

The kiddos will match up food cards with continent cards, learning about different ethnic cuisines on each continent.

 Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The In the Kitchen Culture & Science Printable Pack is a Subscriber's Only Freebie.  For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Visual Arts:

Kandinsky Sequencing

 Combining two subjects in one, the kiddos will sequence Kandinsky's works, observing the change in his art style over time.

Source: I created the printable for this activity.  The Wassily Kandinsky Cards are a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Music:
The kiddos continue with their piano lessons and singing each day.  We'll also be listening to music from our composer of the month.

Physical Education:
We continue with our family physical fitness program.

Practical Life/Sensorial:

Transferring Grapes with Tongs

 The kiddos will transfer grapes from one bowl to the other using the tongs.

Slicing Cheese

 The kiddos will practice slicing cheese, using the knife and cutting board provided.

Lemon & Lime Juicer

 The kiddos will practice squeezing the juice out of lemons and/or limes.

Carrot Peeling

 The kiddos will practice peeling a carrot.

S'mores Trail Mix

Pictures missing printable recipe cards.

 I wanted to make sure the kiddos were able to make something this week during learning time. Trail mix sounded perfect, although Bulldozer's allergies once again make this very difficult. I was thrilled when I stumbled across a recipe for S'mores Trail Mix he could eat.  The kiddos will use the picture recipe cards provided (see printable) to make their own small bowl of trail mix.  They will need to select the right measuring cups and spoons.  When they've added all the ingredients to the bowl, they will stir with a spoon and serve.

Source:  I created the printable for this activity. The S'mores Trail Mix Card are a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of this post.

Grating Zucchini

 The kiddos will practice grading zucchini using the grater provided.

Invitation to Play

 The kiddos will practice rolling and cutting as they play with play dough using the materials provided.

Basting Activity

The kiddos will transfer water from one bowl to the other using the baster provided.

Tomorrow I'll begin planning activities for next week.  The theme is a surprise!

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