Kids Can Cook: Fun and Yummy Recipes for Budding Chefs
What’s inside...
Help your child develop good eating habits by teaching them how to cook. In this brilliant book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes show children how to make delicious and nutritious food. As well as finding out how easy it is to make lots of yummy things to eat, they’ll practice skills like measuring, weighing and counting without even realising it. Packed with ideas for everything from pizzas to pancakes, including breakfasts, snacks, main meals and sweet treats, there’s plenty to keep kids busy in the kitchen.
Age
6-12
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite recipe from the book and why?
How do you think cooking can help us learn about different cultures?
If you could create your own recipe, what ingredients would you use and what would you name it?
Which recipe would you like to try cooking together next?
How do you feel when you help cook a meal for our family?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use enthusiastic and encouraging language to make cooking sound exciting and important.
Relate the recipes to personal family meals or cultural dishes to make the discussion more meaningful.
Encourage your child to describe the textures, colors, and flavors in each recipe to enhance sensory acknowledgment.
Discuss the nutritional benefits of ingredients within each recipe to instill an understanding of healthy eating.
Create a 'cooking show' game where your child explains the recipe steps as if on television, enhancing their storytelling and procedural thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Self-Reliance
Explanation: Through simple, kid-friendly recipes, children are encouraged to take initiative and prepare their own meals.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by becoming more independent in other areas of their lives, such as completing homework or chores without being prompted.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: Each recipe requires children to follow step-by-step instructions, teaching them the importance of reading and understanding guidelines before proceeding.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children adhere to rules in school settings or sports, fostering better learning behaviors and team dynamics.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Experimentation
Explanation: The book encourages children to experiment with different ingredients and personalize their dishes, nurturing their creativity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think creatively in solving problems and expressing themselves through various mediums in their daily activities.
Example Lesson: Mathematical Skills
Explanation: Cooking involves measuring ingredients, which helps children practice basic math skills.
Real-World Application: Enhances their ability to accurately measure items in real world situations, be it while doing school projects or activities that involve quantifying elements.
Example Lesson: Nutritional Awareness
Explanation: Children learn about healthy eating options through recipes that incorporate fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome ingredients.
Real-World Application: Promotes a lifelong habit of making healthier food choices, impacting their overall well-being.