My Playful Kitchen: Cook, Connect, Learn (Children's Cookbook with Easy Recipes 1)
#1 in Playful Kitchen Series
What’s inside...
In this unique children's cookbook, Ally (Ayelet) Nathaniel, the #1 best-selling author, combines child-friendly recipes with parenting tips and fun food-related facts. Cooking with children is a great way to nourish the parent-child connection while teaching the child essential life skills, including pre-reading, math, science, and sensory awareness. The recipes are easy to follow and provide detailed step-by-step instructions for children of all ages. This book will help build a child's confidence, develop a closer bond with your child in the kitchen, and provide hours of fun and educational activities. It will also enhance their knowledge about food origins, history, and literacy, and empower children to be independent, boosting their self-esteem.
Discussion points
What was your favorite recipe from the book and why?
How do you think cooking together helps us become closer as a family?
If you could create your own recipe, what ingredients would you use and what would you name it?
How do you feel when you try a new food for the first time?
What are some ways we can make cooking fun and interesting?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about each recipe they try, highlighting their sensory experiences.
Use the book’s themes to discuss the importance of family bonding and teamwork in the kitchen.
Allow your child to lead the conversation at times, showing interest in their ideas and preferences related to cooking.
Connect the cooking activities to real-life skills, emphasizing how cooking can promote responsibility and creativity.
Create a playful and relaxed atmosphere during discussions to make engagement natural and enjoyable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Children learn about taking responsibility through following recipes and completing cooking tasks.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of fulfilling tasks reliably, which is applicable in school projects and household chores.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The book encourages children to cook with family members, fostering a sense of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Understanding how to work with others is crucial in all group activities at school and in extracurriculars.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Children are invited to experiment with different ingredients, promoting creative thinking and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Enhancing creativity allows children to approach school projects and everyday challenges with innovative solutions.
Example Lesson: Nutritional awareness
Explanation: Teaches children about healthy eating habits through the preparation of nutritious recipes.
Real-World Application: This can lead to better food choices, influencing their long-term health and wellness.
Example Lesson: Math Skills
Explanation: Recipes involve measuring ingredients, which helps children practice basic math and proportions.
Real-World Application: This directly translates to improved mathematical skills, important for academic success in subjects such as math and science.