Message from abarker

I also agree that cultural cooking experiences are wonderful for all! Traditionally on Chinese New Year, I would have a classroom pot-luck, where families would bring in home made Chinese dishes, or bring in take-out Chinese food. However, I love the idea of making the dumplings at school, so that the children can participate in the preparation. The students would feel so much pride eating their own culinary results! And yes, it is also a great way to encourage Asian parents to be involved in their child's classroom.