1. During circle time, discuss the job of a chef. If possible, show the children pictures of a chef. 2. Using a sentence strip or card stock, measure around each child's head. 3. Staple it in place. (Tip: Staple from the inside out so the sharp ends won't poke the children.) 4. Cut about 6" off the top of each plastic bag and staple a bag to each headband, gathering and stapling the bag to fit. 5. Write each child's name on her headband. More to do Invite a chef to come in and discuss his or her job. Art: Give the children modeling clay and encourage the children to make clay "food." Dramatic Play: Set up a restaurant in the Dramatic Play Center. Field Trip: Go to a restaurant and ask for a tour of the kitchen. Snack and Cooking: Using pre-made bread dough (or help the children make their own dough), give each child a handful of dough. Show them how to knead it into a small ball. Bake the bread and eat it for snack.
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