Lesson Plan

Kitchen Basics

Students will learn kitchen safety, knife skills, and meal planning by engaging in a smoothie-making activity, creating personalized recipe cards, and discussing healthy choices to foster independence in preparing simple, nutritious meals.

These foundational skills promote self-sufficiency, encourage healthy eating habits, and prepare students for independent living by building confidence in the kitchen.

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Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Safety

10 minutes

Step 2

Meal Planning Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Smoothie-Making Activity

25 minutes

Step 4

Recipe Card Creation

10 minutes

Step 5

Healthy Choices Discussion & Wrap-Up

10 minutes

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Meal Mastery

Kitchen Safety Reminders

What Makes a Balanced Meal?

Smoothie Components

Choosing Your Ingredients

Measuring Ingredients

Sample Smoothie Recipe

Building Your Smoothie

Next Steps & Questions

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Discussion

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Cooking Skills Crash Course

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