| Cooking with Kids Miami |
Here are few reasons why your kids should know about cooking *Learning to cook helps kids to learn about nutrition and healthy eating. They are growing up with fast food and junk at their fingertips, which is part of the reason why child obesity is on the rise! *Boost their self esteem. If your child needs a boost of self confidence (and who doesn't!) cooking in the kitchen will do just that. *Kids will be more apt to eat what they make. Perhaps, it is the enthusiasm of creating something themselves, but they will be more likely to eat whatever they had a hand in making. *What a great way to learn life skills. This can be especially helpful when kids are on their own and won't have to rely on fast food and junk food to sustain them. *They can help contribute to the family and they can feel the importance of helping. *They are working together as a team, to get the job done . Getting your kids to cook their own food will result in their "actually eating" their dinner. Cooking with kids can be the gift that keeps on giving; it has both short-term and long-term payoffs. Some of the short-term benefits: . * Parents get to spend quality time with their kids. * Kids aren't spending time in front of the TV or computer while they're cooking. Some long-term benefits: *Learning to cook is a skill your children can use for the rest of their lives. *Positive cooking experiences can help build self-confidence. *Kids who cook with their parents may even be less likely to abuse drugs. Children of different ages exhibit varying degrees of skill in the kitchen, but for the most part a three to five year old can: * Measure dry ingredients * Mash soft foods together * Peel a banana or an orange * Crack an egg into a bowl * Shape meatballs * Set a table and clear it after eating * Stir or whisk ingredients together * Tear up lettuce and spinach leaves * Arrange foods on baking sheets and trays * Mix Batter * Cut soft foods with a plastic serrated knife CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS SUPERVISED IN THE OUR AGE- APPROPRIATE TASKS. CALL 786-395-0355 |
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