Life has been hectic lately. Between school, work, being a Mom and wife I feel stretched so thin these days. Hey that's what life is all about though and I wouldn't change one thing! I have never been the greatest cook but I am always attempting and trying to improve my cooking skills, especially now that I am a Mom! My two year old daughter just recently discovered that cooking with Mommy is her new favorite past time, so whenever I can I try to allow her to be a part of it!.She insists on pulling up a kitchen chair to the counter tops every time we are in the kitchen now! I truly believe that allowing children to explore and learn through something as simple as helping in the kitchen can help them to engage and learn in many ways. My daughter is able to pour things into a measuring cup, even though she doesn't understand the concept of numbers to that extent it still allows her to gain fine motor skills and develop an understanding. Also I let her mix ingredients together. We talk about what each item is, what is smells like, and sometimes are able to taste certain things. Cooking allows her to use her senses to explore and discover. Relating cooking to education is something that can absolutely be done. There are a number of ways that a teacher can implement science into a quick cooking activity in the classroom. I am a firm believer in the concept that kids learn from doing and not just seeing or listening!
This was her first attempt at homemade pizza!
She is adorable!! And, I'm so glad that you are allowing her to "cook" with you at such a young age! I didn't learn to cook until I got married (at age 20)!! =/ So, I love that you are incorporating that now, and it is a great bonding/learning experience!!
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