Materials List - Grades 2-7 - Cupcake Decorating

Materials List - Grades 2-7 - Cupcake Decorating

EXPLO Online Required Materials CUPCAKE DECORATING Grades 4 - 7 START HERE: 1. Check out what to expect in your Curiosity in Action™ Box using the list below. We suggest going through the contents of your box as soon as you receive it. Let us know if anything seems to be missing! 2. Read over the list of required materials that are not provided in your box and gather your supplies! 3. Confirm your technology set-up, as outlined in the EXPLO Technology Requirements list below. 4. Use the Daily Prep Chart at the bottom of this document to prepare specific materials or space set-up for each day of your class. What’s in a Curiosity in Action™ Box? When you combine the right materials with top-notch project design and teaching, the combination is magic. All students enrolled in Cupcake Decorating will receive a box with a curated set of course materials to participate in our hands-on projects and coursework. Each box contains the following materials: Families should be aware that some boxes may contain prepackaged food items; please check for potentially dangerous food allergens as applicable for your student. Included in Box Quantity Alternate materials or where to buy replacements Small food storage containers 8 containers Amazon Gel food colors (primary colors) 1 set Amazon Chef’s hat 1 hat Amazon Disposable pastry bags 20 bags Amazon Pastry Bag couplers 2 couplers Amazon Decorator Tips 1 set Amazon Play-doh 1 can Amazon

Rolling pin

1pin

Grocery/Local Store

Plastic butter knives (can be washed and reused)

6 utensils 5 sheets

Grocery/Local Store

Parchment Paper

Amazon

Can use soap and water for handwashing Instructor can provide link if necessary.

Single-packaged Hand Wipes

8 wipes

Various Handouts

1 card

Fondant

2 packages

Amazon

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Additional Materials Requirements We also ask that you have some basic household items on hand. These items can typically be procured at your local grocery store or through Amazon.

✔ Item

Quantity

Location or link to purchase

White Frosting (Please do not use Whipped varieties)

Three 16oz containers

Grocery/Local Store

Confectioner’s Sugar

½ cup

Grocery/Local Store

Plain cupcake, muffin, or donut

10 items

Grocery/Local Store

Plain, flat sugar cookie, Pop Tart, etc. 2-3 items

Grocery/Local Store

Tall glass or Cup (optional)

1 glass

Grocery/Local Store

Paper towels

10 sheets

Grocery/Local Store

Spoon (tabletop size)

1 spoon

Grocery/Local Store

Dinner-size plate

1 plate

Grocery/Local Store

Cookie Cutters (optional)

Various

Grocery/Local Store

Toothpicks or other “marking” devices (optional)

Various

Grocery/Local Store

Scissors

1 pair

Grocery/Local Store

Markers or Crayons

Various

Grocery/Local Store

Technology Requirements ● To take advantage of all this course has to offer, we ask that students have access to a desktop or laptop computer, a printer, and a stable internet connection. ● Students will also need access to an account in the Zoom app in order to join their live class sessions. Curious about the EXPLO lanyard? All EXPLO course boxes include an EXPLO lanyard. We invite students to wear their lanyard during class as members of our online community. Students are also encouraged to make themselves an ID card for their lanyard - check out the “Make Your Own EXPLO ID” project on the Virtual Quad (accessible via your online dashboard!).

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Daily Prep and Set-up

Materials

Set-up

Monday

Be sure to store unused frosting in the refrigerator between class sessions

● White frosting ● Small plastic storage containers ● Gel food colors - primary colors ● Plastic butter knives ● Chef hat ● Markers or Crayons ● Paper Towels ● Single packaged hand wipe

Tuesday

Be sure to store unused frosting in the refrigerator between class sessions

● Chef’s hat (optional) ● Frosting in containers from yesterday ● 2-3 Disposable pastry bags ● 2-3 Couplers ● 3-4 Decorative Tips ● Plastic spoon ● Tip Practice Template ● Plain flat cookies, Pop Tart, etc for practice ● Dinner-size plate for work surface ● Paper Towels ● Sheet of parchment paper ● Markers or crayons ● Scissors

● Tall cup or glass (optional) ● Single packaged hand wipe

Wednesday

Be sure to store unused frosting in the refrigerator between class sessions Unused fondant should be sealed in a plastic baggie or food container to prevent it from drying out

● Chef’s hat (optional) ● Fondant (1 package) ● Confectioner’s sugar

● Rolling pin/dowel ● Parchment paper ● 3 plain unfrosted cupcakes, muffins or donuts

● Plastic knife ● Paper towels ● Markers

● Frosting from earlier in the week ● Dinner size plate for work space ● Cookie cutters (optional) ● Toothpicks or other “marking” tools (optional)

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● Party-favor size jar of Play-Doh ● Single packaged hand wipe

Thursday

Be sure to store unused frosting in the refrigerator between class sessions Unused fondant should be sealed in a plastic baggie or food container to prevent it from drying out

● Chef’s hat (optional) ● Fondant ● Confectioner’s sugar

● Rolling pin/dowel ● Parchment paper ● 2 plain unfrosted cupcakes, muffins or donuts ● Plastic knife ● Paper towels ● Markers ● Frosting from earlier in the week ● Gel food coloring ● Dinner size plate for work space ● Cookie cutters (optional) ● Toothpicks or other “marking” tools (optional) ● Single packaged hand wipe

Friday

none

● Chef’s hat (optional) ● Fondant ● Confectioner’s sugar

● Rolling pin/dowel ● Parchment paper ● 2 plain unfrosted cupcakes, muffins or donuts ● Plastic knife ● Paper towels ● Markers ● Frosting from earlier in the week ● Gel food coloring ● Dinner size plate for work space ● Cookie cutters (optional) ● Toothpicks or other “marking” tools (optional) ● Single packaged hand wipe

If you have questions or concerns about your course materials, please email [email protected].

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