OCTOBER 24

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What a pizza-rific day!

Student interest in restaurant play Sparked this inquiry, but one goal for this unit is to take something very commonplace, and really examine it. Children were very busy in the "restaurant" today.

 Four day chefs prepared a batch of pizza sauce. Boy, did it smell delicious!

Next week we'll make dough and mozzarella cheese, so we can bake our own pies.

Our visit to Stone Hearth in the center provided lots of inspiration.

Riveted learners watch pizza preparation from its humble beginnings, a ball of dough.

 

The dough is rolled with a pin, then carefully stretched.

Sauced is ladled, then smoothed over the surface of the crust.

Cheese is then sprinkled, and then . . .

INTO THE OVEN!

So many toppings, so little time.

Pies are carefully marked before cutting to ensure fair and even slices. (This comment prompted thoughtful nods from 4 year old equity analysts!)

Everyone wants a chance to give this a try!

We received some detailed information on waitressing duties before heading back to the playground.

We returned to UNderwood tired and hungry. A pizza picnic was a delicious way to end the day.

MANY, many thanks to our friends at Stone Hearth for the generosity of their time, expertise and delicious pizza!!!