1. Read a book
about Pancakes. (Optional)
2. Gather
utensils & ingredients
-
Pancake Mix
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Milk
-
Egg
-
Pan
-
Pancake Flipper
-
Step Stool (so toddler can see and help)
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Spoon
-
Plates
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Forks
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Butter knife
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Butter
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Syrup
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Cup
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Mixing Bowl
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Measuring cups
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Toddler (Most
important)
3. Measure 1
cup pancake mix and pour into bowl. Toddler will want to stick finger in mix
and lick it. Relax. It’s a part of learning. Let him do it. There are no raw
eggs in it yet.
4. Measure ½
cup milk and pour in bowl.
5. Crack one
egg into the bowl and mix.
6. Let toddler
stir. Yes, it will make a mess. Relax. It’s a part of learning.
7. Scoop ¼ cup
of batter and pour into pan. Toddler should be nowhere near the stovetop. He
should already know this concept a good year or more before making pancakes. If
he doesn’t, stop what you are doing and have an overdue safety lesson before
continuing.
8. Wait for
pancakes to bubble.
9. Leave phone
unattended while toddler takes pictures of the black countertop without you
knowing.
10. Flip pancakes
11. Cook for a
bit longer. Don’t worry about perfection. If toddler helps make them, he will
care less about taste and appearance.
12. Remove
pancakes from pan and place on plate.
13. Lightly
butter and pour syrup on pancakes.
14. Happily agree
to toddler’s genius request to wear a birthday party hat while eating
because you understand his valid point-birthday hats have to be worn while eating "cake" (even pancakes)
15. Eat and enjoy (Bonus if toddler eats so much, Mom
worries he will get sick.)
Happy National Pancake Day!!!
