Instructional kits, maps, and related methods

Abstract

Provided are embodiments of instructional maps providing instructions for creating a finished product—such as a finished food product—and kits—such as baking or cooking kits—which include one or more such instructional maps. The instructional maps preferably include a recipe in the form of a series of step-by-step instructions for creating a finished food. The instructional maps may also include one or more activities to be completed while making the food, such as games, quizzes, puzzles, experiments, foreign language activities, social interaction activities, and instructions for doing one or more physical exercises. Some embodiments may also include two sides made up of instructions, activities, facts, etc. which are respectively designed for users of different ages, genders, interests, etc.

1 . A kit, comprising:
 an instructional map comprising step-by-step instructions for creating a finished food and at least one activity relating to at least one of the instructions; and   at least one ingredient used for creating the finished food.   
   
   
       2 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one activity comprises at least one of a game, a quiz, a puzzle, an experiment, a foreign language activity, a social interaction activity, and a physical exercise. 
   
   
       3 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the instructional map is configured such that each of the step-by-step instructions for creating the finished food is visible on a single side of the instructional map. 
   
   
       4 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the step-by-step instructions comprises an image relating to a completion of the at least one instruction. 
   
   
       5 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the instructional map is designed for children, and wherein the instructional map further comprises at least one instruction directed to an adult. 
   
   
       6 . The kit of  claim 5 , wherein the instructional map comprises at least one visual indication that an adult should be involved in the at least one instruction directed to an adult. 
   
   
       7 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the instructional map comprises two sides, wherein a first side comprises a first plurality of instructional steps for creating a finished food and designed for children in a first age group, wherein a second side comprises a second plurality of instructional steps for creating a finished food and designed for children in a second age group, and wherein the first age group is distinct from the second age group. 
   
   
       8 . An instructional map, comprising:
 a plurality of instructional steps for creating a finished food, wherein each of the plurality of instructional steps are visible on a single surface of the instructional map;   a list of suggested tools to be used in creating the finished food;   a list of ingredients to be used in creating the finished food; and   at least one activity relating to at least one of the plurality of instructional steps.   
   
   
       9 . The instructional map of  claim 8 , wherein at least one of the plurality of instructional steps is indicated on the instructional map to be performed on top of the instructional map. 
   
   
       10 . The instructional map of  claim 9 , further comprising at least one visual indicator for placement of at least one of the tools. 
   
   
       11 . The instructional map of  claim 8 , wherein the instructional map comprises two sides, wherein a first side comprises the plurality of instructional steps for creating a finished food, and wherein a second side comprises a second plurality of instructional steps for creating a finished food. 
   
   
       12 . The instructional map of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of instructional steps are designed for children in a first age group, wherein the second plurality of instructional steps are designed for children in a second age group, and wherein the first age group is distinct from the second age group. 
   
   
       13 . The instructional map of  claim 8 , wherein the instructional map is designed for children, and wherein at least one of the plurality of instructional steps comprises a visual indication that an adult should be involved in the at least one instructional step. 
   
   
       14 . The instructional map of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of instructional steps are visually arranged as distinct portions of a pathway extending about the single surface from a first step to a final step. 
   
   
       15 . A foldable instructional map for children, comprising:
 a first side comprising:
 a first plurality of instructional steps for creating a finished product and designed for children in a first age group, wherein, upon unfolding the instructional map, each of the first plurality of instructional steps are visible on the first side, and wherein at least one of the first plurality of instructional steps comprises a visual indication that an adult should be involved; and 
 at least one activity relating to at least one of the first plurality of instructional steps, the at least one activity comprising at least one of a game, a quiz, a puzzle, an experiment, a foreign language activity, a social interaction activity, and a physical exercise; and 
   a second side comprising:
 a second plurality of instructional steps for creating the finished product and designed for children in a second age group, wherein, upon unfolding the instructional map, each of the second plurality of instructional steps are visible on the second side, and wherein the first age group is distinct from the second age group; and 
 at least one activity relating to at least one of the second plurality of instructional steps, the at least one activity comprising at least one of a game, a quiz, a puzzle, an experiment, a foreign language activity, a social interaction activity, and a physical exercise. 
   
   
   
       16 . The instructional map of  claim 15 , wherein the first plurality of instructional steps are visually arranged as distinct portions of a pathway extending about the first side from a first step to a final step. 
   
   
       17 . The instructional map of  claim 15 , wherein the finished product comprises a finished food, and further comprising:
 a list of suggested tools to be used in creating the finished food;   a list of ingredients to be used in creating the finished food; and   an image relating to a completion of at least one of the first plurality of instructional steps.   
   
   
       18 . A method for creating a finished food, comprising the steps of:
 obtaining an instructional map comprising a plurality of instructional steps for creating a finished food, wherein each of the plurality of instructional steps are visible on a single surface of the instructional map;   completing each of the plurality of instructional steps for creating the finished food, wherein at least one of the plurality of instructional steps is performed on the instructional map;   completing an activity located on the instructional map, the activity comprising at least one of a game, a quiz, a puzzle, an experiment, a foreign language activity, a social interaction activity, and a physical exercise.   
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising selecting a side of the instructional map according to an age of a child who will participate in creating the finished food. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 referencing an indication on the instructional map; and   seeking the assistance of an adult in response to referencing the indication.   
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the indication comprises a graphical symbol, and wherein the graphical symbol is linked with at least one of the instructional steps. 
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the step of completing an activity relating to at least one of the instructional steps comprises writing on the instructional map. 
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising placing a mark within each of a plurality of empty boxes corresponding with each of the plurality of instructional steps as each of the instructional steps are completed. 
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising obtaining at least one ingredient for creating the finished food from a kit. 
   
   
       25 . The method of  claim 24 , further comprising:
 removing the instructional map from the kit; and   unfolding the instructional map.