Little Chefs: Bake & Share Day

Setup & Materials:

Play Bakery Station:

• Mini aprons/chef hats (DIY: paper hats + fabric scraps)
• Toy kitchen tools (rolling pins, cookie cutters, mixing bowls)

Sensory Ingredients:

• Real dough: Edible salt dough (flour, salt, water) for shaping “pretzels” or “cookies.”
• Toppings: Safe oats, raisins, cinnamon sticks for scent, colorful sprinkles.

Decor:

• Hang your Pearly Minds chef-themed posters.
• Label stations: “Dough Design,” “Topping Tower,” “Bakery Box.”

Activity Flow:

1. Welcome Song:

“Stir the bowl, round and round… Little chefs, stand your ground!”

2. Hands-On Baking:

• Knead & Shape: Kids squish dough, cut shapes (hearts, stars).
• Sensory Toppings: Press oats/raisins into dough – “Crunchy or chewy?”
• Box Decorating: Decorate paper “bakery boxes” with stickers/markers.

3. Role-Play Fun:

• Take Orders: “Would you like a star cookie or a moon bread?”
• Practice Manners: “Please,” “Thank you,” “Enjoy your treat”

Why Kids Love This:

🧤 Tactile play (dough squishing = stress relief).

🎨 Creativity (unique edible art).

🤝 Social skills (role-play as customer/server).