Summary Of Pre-Trip Ideas: Walter The Baker By Eric Carle
Pre Trip Ideas
1. Introduce the community helper, the baker
a. Tell what the community helper does
b. And where he works
c. Read the story: Walter the Baker by Eric Carle
2. Pretend Play – set up an area in the classroom where there are materials such as: measuring cups, measuring spoons, rolling pins, baking sheets, cookie cutters, donut cutters, pastry bags, large plastic bowls, wooden spoons, spatulas, egg beaters, plastic food items. Children can use them when they pretend to bake various treats.
a. Making Play dough can also be added and the children can use the play dough in their pretend play
Post Trip Ideas
1. Cooking/Baking Activity: Children will help in preparing, making and cooking bread or pastries. Each child will have their
1. Introduce the community helper, the baker
a. Tell what the community helper does
b. And where he works
c. Read the story: Walter the Baker by Eric Carle
2. Pretend Play – set up an area in the classroom where there are materials such as: measuring cups, measuring spoons, rolling pins, baking sheets, cookie cutters, donut cutters, pastry bags, large plastic bowls, wooden spoons, spatulas, egg beaters, plastic food items. Children can use them when they pretend to bake various treats.
a. Making Play dough can also be added and the children can use the play dough in their pretend play
Post Trip Ideas
1. Cooking/Baking Activity: Children will help in preparing, making and cooking bread or pastries. Each child will have their