Here is a book for the homeschool curriculum. Attention Homeschool Moms – and Dads::
The book I’ve been showcasing, Cooking Around the Country With Kids by Amy Houts, is not only a cookbook, but a treasure trove of historical facts and food history. It is a recommended book for the homeschool curriculum.
Along with recipes, Houts has included food facts, historical notes, and fun activities. For example, “When was ice cream “invented”? What are hush puppies and how did they get their name? What are funnel cakes? Why doesn’t all corn “pop”?”
You can see that this cookbook is a natural extension to many areas of the school curriculum such as math and science. It makes history and geography come to life in the classroom as well. Use it in any of these ways:
- Teach children about food history and where our food is produced
- Help children learn about the cooking styles of early Americans
- Identify food traditions of different regions
- Help children learn how food played a part in our country’s history
- Involve children in preparing food of diverse cultures
It is a book ideal for homeschooling, school libraries, and homes. Karen G. Heredia, a homeschooling mother states: “As a homeschooling family, we are always on the look-out for great science projects. As with most homeschooling families, we have quite an age range to cover, which makes science an interesting challenge. The ages span from 3 to 10 years. Amy Houts beautifully introduced the relationship between cooking and chemistry then proceeded to lay out an experiment using popcorn. We were able to complete this project together, making age appropriate adjustments with the documentation and reporting. Science is always more fun when, upon completion, you get to eat your project!”
Add this cookbook to your homeschool cooking curriculum. Help kids learn about the food in America. Get this step-by-step book for kids ages 3 to 14 today while Amazon has it for a special price.
Go now to order your copy of Cooking Around the Country With Kids for home and school at www.amazon.com
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Use and enjoy books,
Lee Jackson
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