With my brother living with us full time we need to get him up off the couch. When Gerald was in high school, he took a Home Economics Class and learned to make Pie Crust, and his Cherry Pie was the best Cherry Pie my dad ever had.
I’m going to get the ingredients for a Pie Crust and Cherry Pie when we go shopping this morning. Then I’m going to tell Gerald he needs to make a Cherry Pie for him and David along with a Cherry Pie for David’s parents and my cousin Larry and his wife Lisa. Would you like a Cherry Pie as well? National Cherry Pie Day
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I would like to invite you to celebrate National Cherry Pie Day with The Mommies Reviews!
February 20 is National Cherry Pie Day, a celebration of one of America’s most iconic desserts. Did you know Cherry Pie has been a favorite dessert for generations? From classic diner counters to family holiday tables. Today is the perfect excuse to bake, learn, and enjoy a delicious slice of Cherry Pie with your friends and family.
National Cherry Pie Day is wonderful for homeschool families because it blends cooking, history, math, reading, and hands‑on learning into one fun activity. Whether you’re baking from scratch or using a kid‑friendly shortcut, cherry pie brings smiles, sticky fingers, and plenty of teachable moments.
Fun Facts About Cherry Pie
- Cherry Pie became popular in the United States in the 1800s.
- George Washington is famously associated with cherry trees, making cherries a patriotic symbol.
- Tart cherries are most commonly used in pies because they hold their shape and flavor when baked.
- Michigan grows over 70% of the nation’s tart cherries.
- Cherry pie is often served at summer picnics, holidays, and county fairs.
Kid‑Friendly Cherry Pie Recipe
Mini Cherry Hand Pies
Ingredients
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- Heart‑shaped or circle cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the pie crust and let kids cut shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place a small spoonful of cherry filling in the center of half the shapes.
- Top with another crust shape and press edges with a fork.
- Brush lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and enjoy warm.
Learning Tie‑Ins
- Math: Counting pies, measuring ingredients, comparing shapes.
- Science: Why dough browns (Maillard reaction).
- Reading: Kids read the recipe steps aloud.
- Fine Motor Skills: Pressing edges, spooning filling, cutting shapes.
Homeschool Lesson Plan– Theme: Cherry Pie Day — Ages 4–12
1. Reading & Language Arts
- Read a short story about baking or cherries.
- Vocabulary words: tart, lattice, harvest, measure, recipe.
- Writing prompt: “Describe what your perfect pie would taste like.”
2. Math
- Practice fractions using pie slices.
- Count cherries in a scoop of filling and graph the results.
- Compare circle vs. heart shapes in your hand pies.
3. Science
- Explore where cherries grow and how fruit trees produce fruit.
- Simple experiment: Compare fresh, frozen, and canned cherries.
4. Social Studies
- Locate Michigan on a map and learn why it’s the cherry capital.
- Discuss how pies became part of American traditions.
5. Art
- Create a paper “lattice pie” craft using red and tan strips.
- Draw a retro kitchen scene inspired by your blog’s aesthetic.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
