On March 12, 2026, first- and second-grade students from Čaglin who attend the B1 Home Economics activity participated in a fieldwork to the IGOR Center in Marindvor. The students were accompanied by their teachers Željka Peić and Gordana Ereiz, along with school pedagogue Ljiljana Đurđević and teaching assistant Marija Hegol.
The aim of this fieldwork was to introduce students to ingredients that can be part of healthy desserts, snacks, and occasionally sweet breakfasts. The knowledge gained was applied through the preparation of various desserts, during which students developed creativity, cooperation, and teamwork skills. Throughout the activities, they enhanced their fine motor skills, communication and collaborative abilities, as well as their awareness of the importance of balanced and healthy nutrition. They acquired concepts and information experientially – by exploring different textures, shapes, tastes, and smells of food ingredients.
Workshop 1: Sweet and Healthy in a Glass – Just My Style!
During the first workshop, students became familiar with healthy ingredients that can be used to prepare a delicious and nutritious dessert as well as a healthy breakfast. They discussed the ingredients of granola, learned what chia pudding can contain, and together prepared homemade fruit yogurt with berries and honey. The students showed great interest in recognizing the berries and nuts used in granola.
After becoming acquainted with the ingredients, they assembled their dessert in a glass, adding the prepared yogurt, granola, and fruit, and decorating the top with additional fresh fruit.
To wake up and stay active, students participated in cheerful outdoor activities – singing, rhythmic movement, and sack jumping. Afterwards, they worked in teams to search the meadow for cards containing the ingredients discussed during the workshop. Their task was to identify healthy foods and separate them from less healthy ones that are sometimes included in desserts. This activity encouraged teamwork, recall of concepts, and physical activity.
Workshop 2: Coconut, Coconut, and a Little More Coconut!
In the second workshop, students prepared raw Raffaello-style balls made from cashews, almonds, coconut flour, coconut oil, coconut flakes, and honey. They worked in teams and, in addition to preparing the sweets, had the task of creatively decorating them.
Each team came up with a name for their dessert, arranged a “photo frame” for presentation, and wrote down the ingredients used in the preparation. At the end, the students proudly presented their work and, of course, tasted the prepared sweets.
The fieldwork took place in a joyful, creative, and stimulating atmosphere, and the students returned full of impressions, new knowledge, and beautiful memories.
We would like to thank the hosts at the IGOR Center for their warm hospitality, pleasant environment, and organization of activities that enabled students to learn through experience. Special thanks go to workshop leader Nikolina Jamičić, who designed and prepared engaging and educational activities and introduced students to the importance of healthy nutrition in a creative and enjoyable way.
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