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🌻 Because farm learning is for everyone — near or far.
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🌎☕ The Story, Science & Wonder of Hot Chocolate
Cozy up and learn where your cup of cocoa really comes from! 🌿☕️
In this hands-on lesson, kids mix up their own homemade hot chocolate while exploring the science and history behind it — from the cacao pod growing on tropical trees to the warm mug in their hands.
This free, integrated lesson weaves together:
✨ Science — Learn how cacao becomes cocoa powder and what happens when we mix dry and liquid ingredients.
📜 History — Discover how ancient cultures like the Maya and Aztecs first enjoyed chocolate as a special drink.
🎨 Creativity — Includes a coloring page and cacao bean facts to make learning fun and visual!
Perfect for homeschoolers, classrooms, or cozy kitchen learning days — all using simple, real ingredients you can trust. 🌾💛