Bread Dough Animal Buddies
[20 Minutes]
Enjoy the smell of baking bread? Use frozen bread dough to create some friendly animal buddies with your child.
You'll need:
1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed flour baking tray non-stick spray or shortening
What to do:
- Early in the day or while you are at work, thaw the bread dough according to package directions.
- Invite your child to sprinkle a little flour on a work surface.
- Divide the dough into 12 pieces.
- Show him how to roll, stretch, and pinch the dough to resemble animal shapes. Help him make a head, arms, and legs. He may also want to create his own type of shape.
- Place the shapes on a greased baking tray.
- Bake in 375 degrees F. for 8-12 minutes, depending on size of shapes.
Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.
- What animals did we make? Let's name them.
- Which part of the animal will you eat first?
- Show me your favorite shape.
Useful information:
While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop small muscle skills and body awareness.
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