Super Simple Lunches: Easy No-bake Recipes for Kids: Easy No-bake Recipes for Kids (Super Simple Cooking)
Super Simple Cooking Series
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Super Simple Lunches: Easy No-bake Recipes for Kids by Nancy Tuminelly is a cookbook designed to empower children to create their own lunches with minimal adult supervision. The book focuses on no-bake recipes, making it accessible for young chefs who are not yet ready to use the stove or oven. It provides a collection of easy-to-follow, kid-friendly recipes that encourage kids to explore the fun of making their own meals. The recipes are nutritious, simple to prepare, and cater to a variety of tastes and dietary needs. This book aims to instill confidence in children in the kitchen while promoting healthy eating habits and creativity. Let's cook! The lunch recipes in this book are for young chefs. No stovetop required! Cooking teaches kids about food, measuring, and following directions. From chicken salad pitas to tuna wraps, they'll love sharing their tasty creations with family and friends. If you are familiar with the Checkerboard Cool series, you'll find this to be the 'Cool junior' series. Super simple says it all! Super Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of no-bake lunch would you like to try making after reading this book?
Why do you think it's important to learn how to make your own meals?
Which recipe in the book seems the most fun to make and why?
How do you think preparing your own lunch could help you during the day?
If you could create your own no-bake recipe, what ingredients would you use?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and preferences regarding the recipes. Be enthusiastic about trying out their chosen recipes together. Discuss the benefits of cooking at home, such as knowing the ingredients and fostering independence. Reinforce the idea that cooking can be a creative and fun activity, not just a daily chore.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Self-sufficiency
Explanation: Through easy no-bake recipes, children are introduced to basic cooking skills that foster independence.
Real-World Application: Kids can use these cooking skills to help prepare their own meals and snacks, increasing their sense of responsibility and autonomy.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: Each recipe requires children to follow step-by-step directions which can enhance their ability to understand and follow instructions.
Real-World Application: This ability transfers to school settings where following instructions is crucial for academic success.
Example Lesson: Healthy Eating Habits
Explanation: The book focuses on nutritious, simple recipes that encourage children to make healthier food choices.
Real-World Application: Children learn to incorporate healthy foods into their daily diet, laying the foundation for a lifetime of health-conscious decisions.
Example Lesson: Creativity in Cooking
Explanation: Children are encouraged to be creative by experimenting with recipes, which fosters a sense of creativity and innovation.
Real-World Application: This creativity can expand beyond the kitchen, encouraging children to think innovatively in other aspects of their lives.
Example Lesson: Math Skills
Explanation: Recipes introduce basic math concepts such as counting, measuring, and understanding proportions.
Real-World Application: These skills help children in their academic subjects, especially mathematics, and practical life situations requiring measuring or budgeting.