Little Discoveries
Mystery Basket Cook-Off
Each team gets the same four ingredients and 20 minutes to make a snack.
Ages 9 to 12
60 minutes
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Get ready
10 minutes. Choose four safe ingredients.
What you’ll need
Four ingredients you already have, bowls and basic utensils.
Let’s play
1. Pick four ingredients, like bread, banana, peanut butter and cinnamon.
2. Each team has 20 minutes to make a snack.
3. Taste and score each other’s creations.
4. Write the winning recipe on a card.
Your part in the adventure
Compete on your own team, and keep the knife and stove jobs.
What they’re discovering
They’re planning, measuring and getting creative under a time limit.
Before you begin
An adult handles knives and heat. Check for food allergies first.
Keep the idea going
Add a secret ingredient revealed halfway through.
Every child is different. Adjust activities for their age and abilities, and stay close by. These are play ideas, not medical or developmental advice.