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Prior to Activity:

1. Print and laminate the recipe.

2. Gather needed cooking supplies.

3. Organize the supplies in a well-marked, accessible location to promote student independence.

Activity Instructions:

1. Students take turns finding the ingredients or the tools.

2. Allow students to help prepare the food.

3. Use the visual recipe as a guide for the students.

Caution!

a. Always supervise students closely when cooking.

b. Follow proper food handling protocols.

c. Adults should always complete activities involving hot items or use of the oven.

d. Be aware of student allergies.

Recipes - Snack - Cooking Tips

Cooking

For students just learning to follow a visual recipe: a. Complete the first steps for (or with) the student.b. Encourage the student to complete the last step as independently as possible.c. After the student becomes independent on the last step, encourage the student to complete the last two

steps independently.d. Backward chain in the same manner until the student is able to follow the visual recipe independently.

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APPLESAUCE

Recipe - Snack - Applesauce

Cooking

MICROWAVABLE BOWL WITH LID

MICROWAVE

APPLES (8, SLICED AND PEELED)

WATER (1/3 CUP)

CINNAMON (1/4 TABLESPOON)

SUGAR (1/3 CUP)

OVEN MITTS

1. PUT APPLES IN BOWL.

4. COOK ON HIGH IN MICROWAVE FOR 12-14 MINUTES.

12-14 MINUTES

7. POUR SUGAR IN BOWL AND STIR.

3. PUT THE LID ON THE BOWL.

6. STIR AND MASH THE APPLES WITH THE WOODEN SPOON.

9. LET COOL BEFORE EATING.

WOODEN SPOON

2. POUR WATER IN BOWL.

5. HOLD THE BOWL WITH OVEN MITTS.

8. STIR IN CINNAMON.

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FRUIT KABOBS

Recipe - Snack - Fruit Kabobs

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WOODEN KABOB SKEWERS

PAPER PLATE

STRAWBERRIES (PRE-CUT)

ORANGES (PRE-CUT)

PINEAPPLE (PRE-CUT)

KIWI (PRE-CUT)

BLUEBERRIES

1. PUT PRE-CUT STRAWBERRIES ON KABOB SKEWER. 2. PUT PRE-CUT ORANGES ON KABOB SKEWER.

3. PUT PRE-CUT PINEAPPLE ON KABOB SKEWER.

5. PUT BLUEBERRIES ON KABOB SKEWER.

4. PUT PRE-CUT KIWI ON KABOB SKEWER.

6. EAT AND ENJOY!

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FRUIT SNACKS

Recipe - Snack - Fruit Snacks

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1. GET 1/3 CUP WATER.

4. POUR THE FLAVORED GELATIN PACKET INTO THE BOWL.

7. PUT THE ICE CUBE TRAY INTO THE REFRIGERATOR.

3. POUR UNFLAVORED GELATIN PACKET INTO THE BOWL.

6. POUR THE MIX INTO THE ICE CUBE TRAY.

9. TAKE FRUIT SNACKS OUT OF ICE TRAY AND PUT ON A PLATE. ENJOY!

2. POUR WATER INTO THE MIXING BOWL.

5. MICROWAVE FOR 30 SECONDS AND THEN STIR.

8. SET A TIMER FOR 20 MINUTES.

MIXING BOWL

SPOON ICE CUBE TRAY

REFRIGERATOR

WATER (1/3 CUP) FLAVORED GELATIN PACKET (3 OZ.)

UNFLAVORED GELATIN PACKETS

(.25 OZ.)

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PUMPKIN SEEDS

Recipe - Snack - Pumpkin Seeds

Cooking

20-25 MINUTES

1. SCOOP INSIDES FROM PUMPKIN USING SPOON.

4. PUT OIL ON BAKING SHEET.

7. COOL SEEDS ON COOKIE SHEET.

3. RINSE AND DRY.

6. ROAST IN OVEN AT 325 DEGREES FOR 20-25 MINUTES.

9. EAT AND ENJOY!

2. REMOVE SEEDS.

5. SPREAD SEEDS ON BAKING SHEET.

8. STORE SEEDS IN PLASTIC BAGS.

COOKING OIL PUMPKIN

OVEN BAKING SHEET SPOON SMALL PLASTIC BAGS

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SNACK MIX

Recipe - Snack - Snack Mix

Cooking

1. GET BOWL AND SCOOP.

4. PUT ONE SCOOP OF PRETZELS IN BOWL.

7. PUT THE SNACK MIX INTO PLASTIC BAGS.

3. PUT ONE SCOOP OF CHOCOLATE CHIPS IN BOWL.

6. MIX WITH SPOON.

9. EAT THE SNACK MIX WITH FRIENDS!

2. PUT ONE SCOOP OF MARSHMALLOWS IN BOWL.

5. PUT ONE SCOOP OF CEREAL IN BOWL.

8. CLOSE THE PLASTIC BAG.

CHOCOLATE CHIPS

MIXING BOWL

CEREAL

SCOOP

MINI MARSHMALLOWS

SPOON

PRETZELS

SMALL PLASTIC BAGS

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TRAIL MIX

Recipe - Snack - Trail Mix

Cooking

1. GET BOWL AND SCOOP.

4. PUT ONE SCOOP OF RAISINS IN BOWL.

7. CLOSE THE PLASTIC BAG.

3. PUT ONE SCOOP OF PEANUTS IN BOWL.

6. DUMP THE TRAIL MIX FROM THE BOWL INTO A PLASTIC BAG.

2. PUT ONE SCOOP OF CHOCOLATE CHIPS IN BOWL.

5. MIX WITH SPOON.

8. EAT THE TRAIL MIX WITH FRIENDS!

CHOCOLATE CHIPS

MIXING BOWL

PEANUTS RAISINS

SMALL PLASTIC BAGS

SCOOP

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VEGGIES AND DIP

Recipe - Snack - Veggies and Dip

Cooking

PAPER PLATE CUTTING BOARD

MIXING BOWL

SPOON PEELER MEASURING CUP

KNIFE

CARROTS CELERY RANCH PACKET

SOUR CREAM (2 CUPS)

1. WASH ONE CARROT AND ONE PIECE OF CELERY. 2. PEEL THE CARROTS AND CELERY.

3. CUT THE CARROT.

5. PUT THE CUT CARROTS AND CELERY ON A PLATE.

4. CUT THE CELERY.

6. USE A MEASURING CUP TO MEASURE TWO CUPS OF SOUR CREAM.

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VEGGIES AND DIP

Recipe - Snack - Veggies and Dip

Cooking

7. PUT THE TWO CUPS OF SOUR CREAM IN A MIXING BOWL.

8. POUR THE RANCH PACKET INTO THE MIXING BOWL.

9. STIR.

11. EAT YOUR VEGGIES AND DIP. ENJOY!

10. PUT SOME DIP ON YOUR PLATE.