Making and Using Easy Natural Dyes for Easter Eggs!

Dying Easter Eggs Becomes a "Green" Learning experience when your child makes their own dyes from household, foods, scraps and products.

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50 minutes

per class

Meets once

10-14

year olds

1-5

learners per class

per learner

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Description

Class Experience

In this class, students will learn how to use natural dyes for coloring Easter Eggs. They will take away recipes for three homemade dyes. 
Students will learn about making and using natural plant dyes while making one of the dyes in class. 
T\is class will be teacher directed and students will follow the teacher's lead in making the dye during the class time. 
The class is hands-on. 
I will conduct the class informally, allowing kids to ask questions and share as needed, while they work....

This class is taught in English.

1. Students will learn how to use natural dyes for coloring Easter Eggs. 
2. Students will take away recipes for three homemade dyes. 
3. Students will practice some basic cooking skills. 
4. Students will learn one more way their family can "go green" and avoid using harmful chemicals in their food.

None

Materials 
1 lb beets - I used three large beets
Vinegar
Water
Cutting Board
Knife 
Tablespoon 
1 medium pot
Tongs
Blender or food processor
Fine mesh strainer
Paper Towels 
a large bowl
Gloves- to keep hands stain free
3-6 Hard boiled eggs

Class participation is the only assessment.

50 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Younger learners will benefit from having an adult to supervise the activity, especially if they are not experienced with using the stove and other kitchen equipment. Students will use a stove, knives, and a food processor or blender.

Teacher

Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells

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Lives in the United States

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About Me

Hello, welcome to my classes. I am a passionate teacher with more than forty years experience teaching  preschoolers to adults. I have taught in  home-school preschools, private preschools and public preschools. I have trained teachers as an...