Piggie Prep Lesson Plan Pigs in a Blanket Bash
Lesson Plan โข 7th Grade Special Education
30 Minutes
Why This Lesson?
This lesson builds independence, sequencing, and fine motor skills while promoting healthy eating habits and reinforcing critical kitchen safety protocols.
Objective
Students will prepare pigs in a blanket by following a simple recipe, practicing safety, and developing fine motor skills through hands-on cooking.
Teacher Preparation
โข Review Recipe Card and Safety Checklist .
โข Preheat oven to 375ยฐF; line baking sheets with parchment.
โข Set up stations with knives, plates, and ingredients.
โข Prepare visual cues or hand-over-hand supports.
Time: 10 Minutes
Materials Needed
Hot Dogs (12)
Crescent Dough
Baking Sheets
Parchment Paper
Plastic Knives
Snack Plates
Napkins
Oven Mitts
Instructional Sequence
5m
Introduction & Safety
Gather students and review the Kitchen Safety Checklist .
Demonstrate hand washing and proper use of oven mitts.
Use visuals to show safe vs. unsafe behaviors (hot surfaces, knife handling).
Check comprehension: have students point to pictures on the checklist.
5m
Demonstration
Show how to unwrap dough and separate it into triangles.
Demonstrate placing hot dog on dough and rolling into a "blanket."
Model using a plastic knife to press seams and make ventilation slits.
Refer to steps 1โ5 on the Recipe Card .
10m
Student Practice
Distribute dough, hot dogs, and utensils.
Guide each student through wrapping, providing hand-over-hand support as needed.
Use praise and picture prompts for each completed step.
Verify each student's work before moving to the tray.
7m
Baking
Teacher assists students in placing trays in the oven.
Set a timer for 7โ10 minutes; count down together.
Discuss dough changes (rising, browning).
Remind students to stand back and use mitts.
3m
Serving & Clean Up
Remove trays (teacher only) and let cool.
Distribute snacks on plates with napkins.
Model clearing stations and washing hands.
Reinforce success with positive feedback and a thumbs-up chart.
Blanket Bash Slides Pigs in a Blanket Bash
Hands-on Cooking Lesson
7th Grade Special Education โข 30 Minutes
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Today's Goals
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Follow a simple recipe to make a snack
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Practice important kitchen safety rules
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Use our hands and tools to work carefully
Safety First!
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Wash Hands
Use soap and water before we start.
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Oven Mitts
Always wear mitts for hot pans.
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Safe Cutting
Cut away from your body.
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Walk Slowly
No running in the kitchen!
Watch Me First
1 Separate the dough into triangles .
2 Place the hot dog on the wide end .
3 Roll it up toward the point.
4 Press edges and make small slits .
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Time to Practice!
Go to your station!
Grab 1 dough triangle
Grab 1 hot dog
Follow your picture steps
Baking Time
7-10
Minutes
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375ยฐF Heat
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Hands back!
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Watch the clock
Serving & Clean Up
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Let it cool before eating
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Throw away your trash
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Wash your hands again
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Enjoy your snack!
Great Job!
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Finished!
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Loved it!
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Yummy!
Snappy Snack Recipe Card ๐ญ
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Pigs in a Blanket
Step-by-Step Recipe Card
You Will Need:
๐ญ 1 Hot Dog
๐ฅ 1 Dough Triangle
๐ช Plastic Knife
Kitchen Tools:
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๐ Parchment Paper
๐ฅ Baking Sheet
Steps to Follow
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1. Wash Hands
Use soap and water. Dry with a towel.
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2. Prepare Dough
Separate one dough triangle.
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3. Add Hot Dog
Place dog on the wide end of the dough.
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4. Roll Up
Roll toward the point of the triangle.
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5. Seal & Vent
Press edges and make 2 small slits on top.
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6. Bake & Eat
Bake at 375ยฐF for 7โ10 minutes.
Pro Chef Tips:
Stand back from the hot oven door. Always cut away from your body. Ask for help if you need it!
Kitchen Hero Safety Checklist Kitchen Safety Hero
Safety first makes cooking fun!
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Wash Your Hands
Use soap for 20 seconds. Dry them well.
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Wear Oven Mitts
Always use mitts for hot pans and trays.
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Safe Cutting
Cut away from your body and fingers.
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Walk, Don't Run
Move slowly to avoid accidents.
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Ask for Help
If you aren't sure, ask your teacher!
I am a Kitchen Hero! ๐