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This activity introduces Abraham Lincoln to young students by making a log cabin from pretzels & chocolate icing.
Objectives:
- To introduce the children to Abraham Lincoln.
- To tie his log cabin into the lesson.
Materials:
- 1 small milk carton for each child
- Enough containers of rich chocolate frosting to cover each house
- Skinny pretzel logs (short
- Small plastic plates
- Glue Gun
- Plastic knives
Lesson Plan:
- Glue a milk carton onto each plate with the glue gun.
- Give each child a plastic knife (after a discussion on how to use them).
- Let them spread frosting all over containers.
- Put pretzel logs on frosting sideways so that they look like logs.
Comments:
The children love doing this project. You wouldn’t believe how much frosting “accidentally” gets on their fingers. This project is also absolutely adorable to watch.
Grade Level(s): Preschool, K
By: Karey from Staten Island, NY
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