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Baking Book Club: Magic Tree House #1-4: Dinosaurs, Knights, Mummies and Pirates

In this 4 week class we will read and discuss the Magic Tree House Books #1-4 (one book per week) by Mary Pope Osbourne, while baking dishes inspired from the pages of these exciting tales!
Miss Abby
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What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Over 4 weeks we will read books #1-4 (outside of class) of The Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osbourne, and come to class to discuss what we've read, then prepare delicious bakes inspired by each book. 

Each week we will meet to: 
-discuss the chapters we've read (outside of class).
-bake a treat from the story together, to bring the novel to life in a whole new way.
-read aloud favorite excerpts/quotes from the book.
-share our thoughts on the characters and how they develop and change over the course of the novel.

Week 1: Discuss Magic Tree House Book #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark
Bake Dinosaur Footprint Fossil Cookies

Week 2: Discuss Magic Tree House Book #2: The Knight at Dawn
Bake: Medieval Honey Cakes

Week 3: Discuss Magic Tree House Book #3: Mummies in the Morning
Bake: Mummy Fruit Hand Pies 

Week 4: Discuss Magic Tree House Book 4: Pirates Past Noon
Bake: Buried Treasure Cupcakes

My other classes in Baking Book Clubs for this age include:
Baking Book Club: Little House in the Big Woods 
Baking Book Club: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory  
Baking Book Club: The Boxcar Children  
Baking Book Club Double Feature: Beezus and Ramona & Ramona Quimby, Age 8  
Cooking up a Story: Seasonal Recipes and Stories Unite!

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Allergies-All recipes are nut-free, but please look over the listed ingredients to avoid any allergens that may effect your child. Parents will be required to help out on all the parts of our baking project that include heat. Additional assistance guidance- it will be helpful for each family to decide how best to support their baker during the class, based on experience and age.
Supply List
The books The Magic Tree House Books: Dinosaurs Before Dark (Book #1) , The Knight at Dawn (Book #2), Mummies in the Morning (Book #3), and Pirates Past Noon (Book #4) by Mary Pope Osbourne to read.

Ingredient List for Class: (Please see the classroom each week for our specific recipes/ instructions)
butter (we'll always use unsalted)
milk 
eggs
vanilla
white sugar
powdered sugar
honey
all purpose flour
salt (table and kosher)
baking powder
baking soda
unsweetened cocoa powder
powdered sugar
cinnamon
jam of your choice
heavy cream or half and half
green food coloring
puff pastry (box of 2 sheets)
Hershey's Kisses
Graham Crackers
optional: mini chocolate chips for decoration

Materials List for class:
cooking spray
large mixing bowl (sometimes 2)
measuring cups
measuring spoons
mixing spoon
whisk
rubber spatula
stand mixer/electric mixer/ or a strong arm
toothpicks or fork
cooling racks
oven mitts
metal spatula
parchment paper
cookie sheets
12 cup muffin tin
cupcake paper liners
strainer or sifter
optional: Dinosaur toys
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Magic Tree House Books: Dinosaurs Before Dark (Book #1) , The Knight at Dawn (Book #2), Mummies in the Morning (Book #3), and Pirates Past Noon (Book #4) by Mary Pope Osbourne
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I've taught children's baking classes for over 3 years at my local recreation center and love bringing together creativity in the kitchen with the imagination that reading inspires.

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for 4 classes

1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
4-8 learners per class

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