Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to cook pancakes independently.
Materials and Prep
- Pancake mix
- Milk
- Eggs
- Butter or cooking spray
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Frying pan
- Spatula
- Stove or electric griddle
- Apron (optional)
Make sure you have adult supervision while using the stove or griddle.
Activities
- Mixing the Batter:
Measure the pancake mix, milk, and eggs according to the instructions on the pancake mix package. Pour them into a mixing bowl and whisk or stir until the batter is smooth.
- Prepping the Pan:
Place a frying pan on the stove or griddle and heat it over medium heat. Grease the pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Cooking the Pancakes:
Using a ladle or spoon, pour small amounts of batter onto the hot pan to form pancakes. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip the pancakes using a spatula. Cook for another minute or until golden brown.
- Serving and Enjoying:
Transfer the cooked pancakes onto a plate and serve them warm. You can add toppings like maple syrup, fruits, or whipped cream if desired. Enjoy your homemade pancakes!
First Grade Talking Points
- "Pancakes are a delicious breakfast food that people enjoy all around the world."
- "We can make pancakes by mixing different ingredients like pancake mix, milk, and eggs."
- "When we cook pancakes, we need to heat a pan and pour the batter onto it."
- "We can tell the pancakes are ready to flip when we see bubbles on the surface."
- "After cooking, we can add toppings like syrup or fruit to make our pancakes even tastier."
- "By learning how to cook pancakes, we can make a yummy breakfast for ourselves and our family."