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Which subject	Hospitality & catering
What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	Flour Babies
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Flour Babies: A Lesson Introduction

Welcome to the World of Hospitality & Catering

Hello, aspiring chefs and hospitality experts! Today, we’re diving into a topic that blends creativity and responsibility in a unique way: Flour Babies. But first, let’s set the stage for this engaging lesson.

The Flour Baby Challenge

Imagine this: You are about to embark on an exciting journey where you’ll be responsible for a “baby”—but instead of a tiny human, it’s a bag of flour! Yes, you heard that right! The Flour Baby project is not just about carrying around a bag of flour; it’s an incredible opportunity to explore several key concepts in the hospitality and catering industry.

Why Flour Babies?

In the world of hospitality and catering, responsibility and care for your "products"—from food items to customers—is essential. Just like caring for a flour baby, you will learn:

• Teamwork & Collaboration: You’ll partner with a classmate to manage your flour baby, learning to communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Responsibility: Just as you would care for an infant, you’ll be accountable for your flour baby for a week, teaching you the importance of being attentive and responsible in any service-oriented career.
• Culinary Skills: Flour is a staple ingredient in the kitchen. By engaging in this project, you’ll understand its significance in various recipes and how to use it safely and effectively.

Kick-Off Activity: The "Flour Baby Reveal"

To get everyone excited, we’ll start off with a fun activity!

1. Gather Around: Form small groups and discuss what it means to care for something or someone.
2. Share Your Thoughts: Each student will share one quality they believe is essential for caring for a flour baby. Write these qualities on the board as we brainstorm.
3. Flour Baby Reveal: Once we’ve compiled a list, we're going to introduce the concept of Flour Babies. Each group will receive a bag of flour (the "baby") and a set of guidelines on how they will care for it.

Let’s Get Started!

This week will be filled with creativity and learning. By the end of our Flour Baby project, you’ll not only strengthen your skills in hospitality but also gain practical knowledge about responsibility, teamwork, and culinary applications. So let’s roll up our sleeves and prepare to get creative with our flour babies!

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Prepare Yourself: Remember, the more care and creativity you put into this project, the more rewarding it will be. Keep your minds open and your spirits high; it’s time to embark on this flour-filled adventure!

Are you ready to protect and nurture your very own Flour Baby? Let’s get started!