Activity

After reading Mama Panya’s Pancakes: A Village Tale from Kenya by Mary and Rich Chamberlin, learn how to prepare Kenyan-style pancakes together.

Prep work

• [ ] Gather ingredients for Kenyan-style pancakes based on the recipe you’ll be using.

Lesson

• [ ] Follow the recipe found in Mama Panya’s Pancakes [HERE]. Alternatively, you may wish to try these Kenyan breakfast pancakes instead.
• [ ] Work together to measure the ingredients carefully, mix the batter until smooth, and pour and flip the pancakes.

Learning Extension

• Language Arts: Students may wish to document the recipe using the Global Explorers cookbook page. Encourage them to write clear, numbered, step-by-step instructions in their own words, including measurements and preparation tips. After preparing the dish, add a photograph or illustration of the finished recipe and record any notes about taste, texture, or variations you tried.
• Character Education: Host a pancake meal for family or friends, inspired by Mama Panya’s hospitality.

Supplemental Resources

Bookmarks

• À Table: Kenyan Pancakes + French Read-along – cultures capsules