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Cooking with Kids
Overview
There's nothing better than a home cooked meal. However, with kids underfoot, than can be easier said than done. It's hard keeping focused on the task at hand, meanwhile making sure the eyes in the back of your head are alert. The solution: encourage your child's interest and participation. Kids crave food and kids crave fun. Combine the two and create an everlasting bond.
Cooking with kids is also beneficial, as it encourages reading skills, measuring conceprts, motor development (as they sift, stir and pout), ability to focus, and learning just a little bit of patience. Kids are also more inclined to eat nutritious food if they've been an active party in helping prepare it.
Please note that although kids will feel important and grown up being allowed to assist, adults should always be present to supervise. Adults should be the ones to put anything in or out of the oven or handle hot liquids, etc. Please be safety conscious and enjoy.
Online Information
Cookalotamus: Cooking with Kids
"Empowering kids and families to experience the joy of cooking and eating together." There's something for everyone within these pages. The "what's for dinner?" link offers menus ideas, enhanced by a guide referencing skill levels for each step. A "parent's link" offers tips and health ideas for adults, and a "kids" link provides coloring pages and games.
Recipe Zaar
Recipe Zaar is a content rich site that holds a wealth of recipes. It's unique in the ability to sort recipes by nutritional content, amount of ingredients, pre-time and more.
Christmas Cooking with Children from Apples for the Teacher
Don't let the heading of Christmas recipes set you back; these easy to make treats are great any time of the year, especially the M & M cookies. In addition, you can click on the links on the right side of the screen for fun activities such as "decorate a tree" and coloring pages.
Cooking with Kids from Garden and Hearth
This informative website discusses topics ranging from fun after-school snacks to age related skills. It even touches on the importance of teaching your child about recycling.
Crafts and Activities
Cooking and Craft Recipes from Danielle's Place
Kids will love the change of pace with these ideas. Grab the younger kids attention with Elmo Biscuits or intrigue the toddlers with a buggy salad (lady bugs made of cherry tomatoes and bees made of cheddar cheese). Lots of delightful ideas lie within.
Creative Snack Ideas from about.com
Your imagination will run wild with this website containing edible craft ideas for all ages. Dr. Seuss lovers will enjoy Cat-in-the-hat treats. Let your child cast a spell upon you with a magic wand made of pretzels. Seasonal ideas include pumpkin seeds in the fall and reindeer food in the winter.
Books in the library
A wide selection awaits you in our cooking section, which can be found at 641.5. Choose from cultural ideas, holiday treats, or just cooking fun in general. The possibilities are endless.
