Did you know that July happens to be National Hot Dog month in America? An entire summer month dedicated to this delectable combination of sausage and bun topped with a yummy array of condiments and sauces. Millions of hot dogs are eaten across the world each year and no other place has as many variations of the hot dog than America. You have the New York style, Chicago style, Kansas City style... the list goes on.

This creative printable design challenge pays homage to this delicious and hugely popular street food. Let's create and design some hot dogs!

Printable & Activity Objectives

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Age: 6 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Colouring pencils

In this activity, your child will learn about the history of hot dogs and the different types of local styled American hot dogs. They will also be able to design and colour their own hotdogs on printables.

It will help your child or student:

  • Develop an appreciation for the historical origins of a humble street food and how immigrants have contributed to everyday cuisine in many countries including America.
  • Get creative by recreating different styled hot dogs!

Let's get busy!


How to Get Started

Simple steps to start:

  • Research and find out more about the history of the hot dog and the variety of different styles that exist. Here's a quick walk down hot dog history and how it made its way from Europe to America:

Here's a fun historical account of the origins of sausages:

Here's a video showing over 50 hot dog joints in America and the different styles of hot dogs they serve:

  • Get started on the printable worksheets!

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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack

This printable pack consists of 5 printable design challenges. 4 worksheets consist of common hot dog design challenges and prompts to aid in the creation. The other worksheet is an empty template for your child to create their own type of hot dog.

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