Students love the variety of food related shows that are on TV. One of the most requested is the Food Network show, “Cupcake Wars.” I personally don’t like to have competitions be graded but rather to be fun and to…
“Cupcake War” Inspired Lesson
Vegetarianism
How could I say “no” when my students wanted to learn more about vegetarianism? We had already covered major nutrients so they knew the ins and outs of complete and incomplete proteins and how to make complementing protein combinations. Still, they wanted…
The Power of Purple: Shaken Baby Syndrome & The Period of Purple Crying
While Shaken Baby Syndrome might be a familiar term associated with child abuse, the Period of Purple Crying may not be. The two terms are closely related as the constant crying associated with purple crying may lead one to violently shake their child. This lesson educates students about both to hopefully decrease the risks of both occurring in the future. This lesson also includes a fairly quick and easy community service project for students of all ages and abilities to complete to help spread information about the important cause.
Whoopie Pies
Looking for a fun, simple, delicious dessert with many variations to make in class or at home? Look no further! Depending on where you grew up, you may or may not have experienced this wonderful treat called a “Whoopie Pie”. …
Baking & Pastry Equipment Tips
Sometimes there are seemingly obvious tips and tricks that we know about baking and pastry equipment that might be really helpful for others. I know when I was developing a brand new baking and pastry arts class, I knew nothing about commercial baking and every tip and “obvious fact” was hard to come by. So here is a list I’d like you all to contribute to so we can make it easier for new teachers.
Ideas for Teaching Safety in Child Development
Child proofing is essential to a house or day care center when little ones are involved. It’s amazing what little ones can get into once they become keeping kids safemobile. You’ll want to make sure you’re taking every precaution to keep your little one’s environment safe. Trying to decide what to teach about the safety of children can be difficult as all of the topics are important.