Get kids researching other countries and cultures with this global learning activity. Find a few facts and present it in a fun way..with breakfast from around the world!
Supplies for Breakfast Around the World
- Computer
- Books
- Ingredients (will vary)
How to Run Breakfast Around the World
Break kids into groups. Assign each group a country. China, Russia, Brazil, Afghanistan, Canada, France, Spain, England, Colombia, Cuba, Germany…..
Have them research their assigned country and find ten interesting facts about it. Then have them research what a typical breakfast is in their country. Then have them find a recipe they think they could recreate. When the kids have found a recipe print it and make a shopping list of ingredients.
Once monthly, have a group make the recipe they found for everyone. Before the meal is served have the kids share the ten interesting facts about their assigned country. After all groups have presented their country and food create a recipe book!
Below are a few examples of recipes kids were able to find and create, do you know any recipes for this activity? Add your breakfast ideas in the comments!
Mexican Huevo Rancheros
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Corn Tortillas
- Vegetable Oil
- Refried Beans
- Salsa
How to make Huevo Rancheros
Warm the tortillas in a frying plan. You want them to be crispy, but not burnt. Next, fry two eggs in a little bit of oil. Lay the eggs on the tortilla and our the salsa on top. Serve with refried beans.
Filnsen – German Pancakes
Batter Ingredients
- 5 Tbsp Flour
- 4 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- butter
Filling Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cream
- 1 tsp grated lemon peel
- fruit
How to make Filnsen
Mix together all batter ingredients except butter until smooth, then let stand for 20-30 minutes. While you are waiting on the batter mix all the filling ingredients except the fruit. When smooth add in the fruit.
After 20-30 minutes heat butter in pan until melted. Pour a ladle of batter into the pan. The pancake will be thin allow it to brown then flip. When both sides have browned remove the pancake from the pan and spoon the filling and fruit on the pancake. Roll it up and serve with whipped cream.
Syrniki – Russian Cheese Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 pound farmer’s cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour (+ 1/3 cup for dredging)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 8 tbsp vegetable oil
- sour cream
- fruit preserves
How to make Syrniki
In a large bowl crumble the cheese into little pieces. Add 2 eggs and mix well. Then add the flour, sugar, raisins, and salt. Mix well. The batter will be thick. Spoon 1/4 cup at a time and flatten the dough into a small patty. Next, dredge the patty with flour on both sides. Shake off the excess flour.
Heat 3-4 tbsp of oil in a pan, then gently place the cheese pancakes into the pan. Cook on medium for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Plan on a paper towel to cool. Serve with sour cream and your favorite fruit preserve.
