<div>Lewes nonprofit Paul Kares approved a $1,500 grant for Bake, Rattle & Roll, a baking program at Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown that helps high school students with disabilities develop culinary, workplace and daily living skills.Students practice following recipes, measuring ingredients, preparing baked goods, packaging orders, delivering products and completing simple transactions.The grant will help Ennis officials purchase baking equipment, adaptive tools, ingredients and packaging supplies for the in-school bakery.“Paul Kares helps young people develop their abilities in the culinary and performing arts by providing financial support, tools and learning opportunities,” said Jim Rivette, president of Paul Kares. “Bake, Rattle & Roll puts that mission into practice. With equipment and instruction adapted to their needs, students can participate in the kitchen, discover their strengths and build skills they can use throughout their lives.”Led by teacher Kathleen Gifford, the program matches tasks to each student’s abilities and instructional needs.One student might identify ingredients, another might measure the quantities and a third might greet a customer.“The grant will provide our students with much more than baking supplies,” Gifford said. “It will provide them with opportunity, purpose and a place to recognize their own abilities.”Students already prepare bakery items for school fundraisers and classroom activities. Additional resources will help expand those experiences while reinforcing reading, math, communication, teamwork, food safety and problem-solving skills.Staff members use visual supports, adapted instructions and specialized equipment to accommodate students’ motor, sensory, communication and learning needs, said occupational therapist Dawn Nielsen. “This thoughtful approach allows students to take an active role in the process rather than simply observing others,” Nielsen said.The program’s long-term goal is to become self-sustaining through baked-goods sales while helping students take pride in their contributions and prepare for adult life. </div>

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Lewes nonprofit Paul Kares approved a $1,500 grant for Bake, Rattle & Roll, a baking program at Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown that helps high school students with disabilities develop culinary, workplace and daily living skills. Students practice following recipes, measuring ingredients, preparing baked goods, packaging orders, delivering products...

Grant awarded to Ennis School culinary skills program

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Lewes nonprofit Paul Kares approved a $1,500 grant for Bake, Rattle & Roll, a baking program at Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown that helps high school

Grant awarded to Ennis School culinary skills program

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