Cooking is a useful skill for children. In this article, we will tell you how to teach your child to cook on their own.
What are the benefits of cooking for a child's development
Cooking stimulates thinking and develops creativity.
Also gives children the opportunity to use and apply what they have learned through counting, measuring, following sequences, following directions, and cause and effect.
At what age do children start cooking
Children can learn to cook from eight to eleven years old.
Children at this age can follow simple and straightforward recipes.
In addition, they can also learn to plan menus and dishes, and begin working with the stove and oven.
It is extremely important to educate them about the dangers of equipment and utensils.
For example, how to properly use knives and stoves.
How to teach a child to cook
To teach a child to cook, it is necessary to arouse interest and captivate the child. To do this, organize something like a game.
In addition, it is extremely important to encourage the child and reinforce his interest in cooking.
The child must understand that you can make an effort and then get a satisfying result.
Under the supervision of an adult, an 8-10 year old child will be able to cook scrambled eggs, fry vegetables or turn a pancake on an electric stove, prepare a salad or sandwiches.
Choose recipes that kids can make without much help once they learn the recipe.
Previously, we talked about how to find a common language with a teenager.
