SUBJECT: Art and Religion

GRADE LEVEL (S): Could be adapted for ALL grades.

OBJECTIVE: To make an Easter treat that reminds us of the resurrection of Jesus.

TIME: One class period of 35 minutes minimum (add baking and tasting time!)

TEACHER MATERIAL (S): Kids Explore America’s Catholic Heritage pgs. 167-168.

MATERIALS (per bun):
canned refrigerated biscuits (1 for each student)
one large marshmallow
rolling pin (optional)
flour(for the rolling pin and waxed paper)
waxed paper
a large greased pan

ACTIVITIES:
Share background material from Kids Explore page 167.
Open the canned biscuit dough and take an individual portion of it and flatten it onto a piece of waxed paper.
Place one large marshmallow in the center of the flattened dough.
Fold the dough over the marshmallow.
Pinch the dough tightly on the top to seal the marshmallow in. Make sure none of the marshmallow is showing.
Place the bun on a greased baking pan and put it in the oven.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool.
Enjoy eating the treat and talking about Jesus.