Learning Recipes, Kitchen Safety, and the Joys of Banana Bread

 Kapawe’no First Nation – In a shift from the traditional classroom to the kitchen, the K1 class at Kapawe’no Nêhiyawak School started on a hands on learning journey. Under the guidance of culinary teacher Mrs. Belinda Sharkawi, the young students discovered the essentials of following a recipe. “We learned the importance of safety in a kitchen and following a recipe,” Mrs. Sharkawi emphasized the steps in creating a dish and where to find ingredients and supplies.

The lesson centered around making banana bread, where children learned the beginning sound and shape associated with the letter ‘B’. Due to time constraints, an innovative approach was required; the class prepared two batches of banana bread—one from scratch and another using store-bought dough—each baked in separate ovens to ensure both were ready on time. The hands-on experience was a hit: “The kids loved it,” Mrs. Sharkawi shared, reflecting on the excitement and engagement during the baking process. Great work students and our teacher Mrs. Sharkawi.