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General Instructions (For the first lesson)

For the first lesson in a beginning course, it would be well to study with the children. 1. The name, use and arrangement of all the utensils in the individual desks. (Below is a diagram suggesting a convenient arrangement.) Have a definite place for each article and insist on its being kept there. 2. The care of the stove and the lighting of the fire. 3. The use and care of the refrigerator. 4. The care of the sink and garbage can. 5. The sweeping and dusting of the kitchen. 6. Rules for working.

There should be no cooking during the first lesson.

P R S E D A R F G 1 N د A. custard cup B. white plate C. utensil plate D. small white bowl E. large white bowl F. sauce pan G. measuring cup (1/3) H. measuring cup (14) I. fork J. vegetable knife K. case knife L. spatula M. teaspoon N. tablespoon O. wooden spoon P. salt jar Q. biscuit cutter R. Dover egg beater S. strainer At the beginning of introductory lesson number two, each child or each two children might prepare an apple for baking. While the apples are baking the time could be used 1. In learning the abbreviations. 2. In measuring different food materials, 3. In learning how to wash dishes. (Spend very little time discussing the apple as that will come in later lessons on fruit.) The general work of the kitchen, such as putting away supplies, cleaning the sink and stove, emptying and washing the garbage pail, can be arranged as the teacher thinks best. It is usually done by appointing one or more girls as housekeepers each lesson. The following "Duties of Housekeepers" are merely suggestions, they may be varied to suit the needs of the individual kitchen.