Fun Cooking Activity: Create Lunch Pockets with Corn Tortillas for 10-Year-Olds

Instructions

Today, you will learn how to cook delicious "lunch pockets" using corn tortillas, ham, and cheese! Follow the steps below to make your tasty treat. Remember to be safe when cooking over an open flame!

1. Gather your ingredients:
   • Corn tortillas
   • Ham
   • Cheese
2. Heat a pan over an open flame. Make sure an adult is helping you with this step!
3. Take a corn tortilla and place it on the hot pan.
4. Add a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on top of the tortilla.
5. Carefully fold the tortilla in half using a spatula.
6. Use tongs to gently press the tortilla down and flip it to the other side after a few minutes, when the cheese starts to melt.
7. Cook until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8. Remove from the pan and let it cool for a moment before eating!

Reflection Questions

Answer the questions below to reflect on your cooking experience:

1. What was your favorite part of making lunch pockets?
   
2. Did you face any challenges while cooking? If so, what were they?
   
3. What ingredients would you add next time to make it different?
   
4. Who would you share your lunch pockets with?
   

Enjoy your delicious lunch pockets!