Look at these yummy tamales! They are all cooked and ready to eat. Tamales are a special food made with corn dough and filled with tasty things like meat or cheese. They are wrapped in corn husks and steamed until they are just right.
Primo Zach is going to try one of the tamales. He is very excited! Let’s see how they taste. Oh, he says they are great! Tamales are so delicious and fun to eat.
Thank you for making tamales with us. Maybe you can try making some tamales with your family one day. It’s a fun way to cook together and try new foods. Remember to always ask a grown-up for help in the kitchen!
We hope you had fun learning about tamales. Adios, which means goodbye in Spanish! See you next time for more cooking fun!
Did you know that tamales have been made for thousands of years? People in Mexico and other places have been enjoying them for a long, long time. They are a tasty tradition!
Explore Different Fillings: Gather some play dough and small items like beads or buttons to represent different fillings. Encourage the children to make their own “tamales” by wrapping the play dough around the items. Ask them to think about what fillings they would like to try in a real tamale. Discuss how different ingredients can change the taste of the tamales.
Observe and Draw: Take a walk to a local grocery store or look at pictures of different types of corn and corn husks. Ask the children to observe the colors and textures. Back in the classroom, provide paper and crayons for them to draw what they saw. Encourage them to share their drawings and describe what they think makes corn husks special for making tamales.
Cooking Together at Home: Encourage the children to talk to their family about making a simple recipe together, like a sandwich or a fruit salad. Ask them to think about how cooking together can be fun and what they learn from it. Have them share their experiences with the class, focusing on what they enjoyed and any new foods they tried.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
“Look at these beautiful tamales! They’re all cooked. Primo Zach is going to taste one of the tamales. Yes, I am! Let’s see how they taste. Oh, it’s great! Thank you for making tamales with us. I hope you can try some of your own someday. Adios!”
