Baking in preschool: Apple Crisps

We ended our study of apples by baking our very own apple crisp.  I was so excited for this activity.  I knew the kids would LOVE it - and they did. 

 

It was a simple procedure - but duplicate it with 7 4 year olds and one adult - I didn't get pictures of the process. 

 

They each got a small tin pie pan - which we first wrote our own names on.  I had a large bowl of apple pie filling I had prepared the night before.  They all got to scoop their own filling into the pan.  Then they got to sprinkle in as much cinnamon as they wanted - then stir.  Then they got their own bowl that already had oatmeal and flour mixed in.  Then they poured in sugar and melted butter and stirred with a fork.  Then crumble the mixture over their apples.  Each step they all did thoroughly and perfectly.  I was amazed at how good their were about smoothing down their apples and making sure is was even - and covering all the apples with the crumble.  They were so proud.

 

Many of them watched the oven the whole time.

 

And some of our final products.  I sent them home to share with their families.  I plan on doing some sort of baking or cooking with them about every 4 - 6 weeks or as often as it seems to fit.  I would love to get them their won apron or hats or something.  hmmm....

and they were delicious - I may or may not have eaten some of my girls' while they took a nap.