Baking with Kids
Posted on 03 July 2009 by Manny
Activities that create life-long lessons are great for creating memories, especially for kids. Baking with kids is a brilliant way to teach, share and connect. Whether it was just measuring ingredients, stirring batter, watching the oven, or (my all-time favorite) being the taste-tester, I always enjoyed helping my mom in the kitchen.
In addition to making tasty goodies, baking is a great way to apply mathematics in real-world scenarios. Fractions, measuring, converting, dividing–they’re all a part of baking! Not only that, but baking also helps develop patience and precision, improves reading comprehension and vocabulary, promotes scientific curiosity, and–last but not least– teaches kids to organize and follow through. And at the end of it all, they’ll have a tasty treat to enjoy!
Start off baking projects with proper and positive expectations. Remember to periodically praise kids when they finish a task. After all, it is a learning experience and we want to reward them for a job well done! Depending on age and the appropriate occasion, children of all ages can help from decorating, to operating blenders and other electric equipment with caution.
Safety first! Without making children feel anxious or afraid, go over the basic safety precautions around the kitchen. Beginners in the kitchen should stay clear from sharp knives and burners. Other safety elements that need to be mentioned are slips and falls and basic hygiene.
Some of the best advice for a lot of parents, besides safety, is how to minimize mess! Here are a few tips to keep the mess to a minimum, which include cleaning as you go, and laying down newspapers to avoid sticky countertops.
Teaching, sharing and connecting over baking projects is a great way to create fond memories that your children will be forever thankful for. Kids do grow up too fast to let these opportunities pass you by!
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