2027-01-25 • Ages 2–5
Citrus Carrot Sunshine Scones
Winter sunshine, measuring, and dough shapes
Ingredients and preparation
Wash, peel, and finely grate carrots; wash oranges before zesting. Pre-measure flour, baking powder, cinnamon, orange juice, yogurt, and oil into child-safe containers. Provide child-proof knives, measuring cups and spoons, dough cutters, mats, aprons, parchment, and labeled take-home bags.
30-minute lesson
0–3 min: aprons, handwashing, allergy check. 3–7: smell citrus and compare dry/wet ingredients. 7–20: children measure, stir, fold in carrot, pat dough, and cut shapes. 20–23: move shapes to lined trays. 23–26: group photo. 26–30: children rate the class; teachers lead cleanup and prepare take-home labels.
Ages 2–3
Pour pre-measured ingredients, stir, press dough, and use large cutters with support.
Ages 4–5
Measure dry and wet ingredients, level cups, grate only with direct adult support or use pre-grated carrot, mix, pat, and cut dough shapes.
Learning goals
Measuring, leveling, mixing, dough texture, safe tool use, shape recognition, citrus sensory exploration, and vegetable acceptance.
Chef instructions
After class, bake at 375°F for 14–18 minutes until lightly golden and centers are set. Cool completely before bagging. Label with date, ingredients, and refrigeration guidance; teachers ensure each child takes home their creation.
Teacher photo upload
Classrooms ages 2 and up: upload finished creation photos or a permitted group photo. Choose your center and classroom. Your center’s director and Evelyn receive the photos by text.
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