Do you have a foodie kid who loves to cook or bake? Or maybe you have a child who isn’t interested in foodie topics yet. No matter what, these fictional chapter books are sure to delight and inspire more time in the kitchen. Yummy Chapter Books for Foodie Kids (Who Love to Cook and Bake) […]
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Favorite Cookbooks My Kids Actually Use
About 5:30 in the evening I start imagining a fairy god-cook who whisks in and whips up a healthy meal. Since that’s NOT happening, I figured I better keep working on my kid’s cooking skills. Thus, I must find cookbooks my kids will actually like and use. They already pack their own lunches and can make breakfast, pasta, […]
The Runaway Wok – Not Just for Chinese New Year
Guest post by Jenni Fischer, mom and filmmaker. The Runaway Wok by Ying Chang Compesten takes place during the celebration of the Chinese New Year, but it can be shared with children at any time. As an avid traveler pre-kids, now I travel using books like this one. Plus, this fun book gave me an […]
Goo, Gak, Goop: Slimy Summer Play
Need another fun summer activity? Make your own goop, gak, flubber! It’s slimy fun that gives kids math, science, and sensory play. Talk about learning fun, right? Goop Recipe (This is my favorite recipe, adapted from Education.com. However, if you prefer a non-Borax recipe, try this cornstarch Goop recipe on Scholastic.) Elmer’s Glue Food Coloring Borax Water […]
The Best Children’s Cookbooks
by Kia Robertson, mom and the creator of the Today I Ate A Rainbow kit. Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Try cooking together! Sure it can sometimes mean a little extra time and clean up when you have little “helpers” but it’s worth it. Of course this isn’t something that needs […]
Science, Math and Art: Cooking with Children
I’m trying a new approach to school lunches and snacks: cooking with my kids. Last week, we made a batch of yummy, healthy muffins which went to school for lunches. Dr. Kathy Roemer, director of Twin Parks Montessori Schools in Manhattan says “One of the best ways to combine science, math and art is to […]