Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to make delicious pancakes while learning about measurements, mixing ingredients, and the science of cooking.

Materials and Prep

• Bowl
• Whisk or spoon
• Frying pan
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, eggs, butter
• An apron (to keep your clothes clean!)
• An adult to help with the stove

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your enthusiasm to learn!

Activities

• Measure Ingredients: Use the measuring cups and spoons to measure out the flour, sugar, and other ingredients needed for the pancakes.
• Mixing Fun: Stir the ingredients together in the bowl using a whisk or spoon until the batter is smooth.
• Cooking Time: Watch as the pancake batter cooks on the frying pan, and see how it changes from liquid to fluffy pancakes!

Talking Points

• Ingredients: "Let's start by gathering all the ingredients we need to make yummy pancakes!"
• Measurements: "We need to measure the ingredients carefully to make sure our pancakes turn out just right."
• Mixing: "Mixing the ingredients together helps them combine and create a tasty pancake batter."
• Cooking Science: "Did you know that when we cook the pancake batter, the heat makes it rise and become fluffy?"
• Patience: "Cooking requires patience, so let's wait for the pancakes to cook before flipping them."
• Enjoying Pancakes: "Now that our pancakes are ready, let's enjoy the fruits of our hard work and creativity!"