Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn all about hot chocolate and how to make a delicious cup of it!

Materials and Prep

• Hot chocolate mix
• Milk
• Mug
• Spoon
• Stovetop or microwave
• Adult supervision for heating
• Apron or old shirt to protect clothes

Make sure to have all the materials ready before starting the lesson. Ask an adult for help with heating the milk.

Activities

• Learn about the history of hot chocolate and where it comes from.

We will read a short story or watch a video about the origins of hot chocolate.

• Practice measuring and pouring the hot chocolate mix into the mug.

You will get to use a spoon to carefully measure and pour the hot chocolate mix into the mug.

• Stir the hot chocolate mix into the warm milk.

You will get to stir the mix into the warm milk until it's all dissolved and mixed well.

• Add any extra toppings like marshmallows or whipped cream.

After making the hot chocolate, you can add your favorite toppings to make it even more delicious!

Talking Points

• Hot chocolate is a yummy drink made with milk and chocolate.

"Hot chocolate is like a warm hug in a mug!"

• People have been enjoying hot chocolate for hundreds of years.

"Hot chocolate is so old, even your great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandparents may have sipped it!"

• Be careful when working with hot milk and ask an adult for help.

"Hot milk can be very hot, so always ask an adult for help when heating it."

• It's fun to add toppings like marshmallows or whipped cream to your hot chocolate.

"Adding marshmallows or whipped cream makes your hot chocolate even more special and tasty!"