Homestead Ec | Bread and Butter

The Bread & Butter Box is a hands-on kitchen experience designed for kids ages 6-12 to learn the building blocks of baking, butter-making, and kitchen safety, all while having fun and building confidence.

This month’s box includes:

• A high-quality apron

• An iron-on “Leave No Crumbs” patch

• An adjustable measuring spoon

• A reusable silicone dough kneading bag

• Access to step-by-step video lessons

• A downloadable, read-aloud curriculum chapter (Bread & Butter)

• A math supplement aligned with California state standards (K–6), designed for unschoolers and home educators

What Your Child Will Learn:

• Why clean habits matter in the kitchen (aprons, hair, handwashing)

• How to safely use measuring tools, knives, ovens, and mixers

• The step-by-step process of baking bread using real ingredients

• How to activate yeast and understand the science behind the rise

• The difference between flours, sugars, and healthy substitutions

• How to make butter at home (and understand butterfat science)

• Smart bread storage and no-waste kitchen tips like making breadcrumbs

• How to make and budget for homemade pizza with real-world math

• The meaning of “Leave No Crumbs,” taking care of your space and yourself

Educational Approach:
This curriculum uses a sacral-based (Socratic-style) learning method, encouraging adult-child dialogue, guided reflection, and hands-on learning. Every activity builds real-world independence through purposeful routines, structured conversation, and creative mini-projects.

Whether you’re a traditional homeschooler, part of a learning pod, or a relaxed unschooling family, this kit turns your kitchen into a classroom and your child into a confident cook.