Our first grade students are learning about bread and grain in class. They are getting to taste and learn about different breads from around the world, how bread is made and learning how bread is a part of cultures from around the world.
This morning in Mrs. Clements' class, Mr. Webster (Clements' Cub parent) came in for the bread unit and actually made Boule with the kids. He taught them so much while he did it. But the best part, according to Mrs. Clements, was that he talked to the students about how cooking is a passion and interest of his. This was a great example of enrichment, and not just on Fridays.
How exciting to combine cooking (a top interest area in 1st grade) with a curriculum unit in first grade. And then the icing on the cake (or should I say bread) was having a demonstation by a parent who shared the same interest as the students.
Continuing to develop the whole child...