Overcoming the Mess to Make Memories

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My kitchen looked like a bomb had gone off in it. That isn’t too unusual for a cook like me who refuses to wear an apron and thus walks around with flour on her clothes. However this was different. There was flour everywhere – in my hair, in my kids’ hair, in the misty cloud that hung around the mixer.

Flour Mess

Cooking with kids is always an adventure. You never know exactly how things will turn out or if the measuring cup will get bumped by the rotating beater and flip flour in the air.

 

Here are a few tips to make cooking a fun learning experience for all.

 

  • Plan ahead. Make a recipe you know well or one you have read through completely. Before you start insure you have all the ingredients and tools at hand. This way you do not have to walk away to get an ingredient or tool and leave your child not supervised.
  • Expect something to go wrong. A spill may occur, and over zealous shake of salt may make your creation inedible. Be prepared for messes by having paper towels at hand. Ask your child to measure over a small prep bowl. This way your child still gets to measure but can’t get too much of the ingredient in the actual food.
  • Teach your child about the recipe. Perhaps your child can’t read yet, but it is important to tell your child about the recipe. Show them the directions, if your child can read, encourage him or her to decipher the recipe. Ask them if they understand the fractions. Show them your measuring tools.
  • Have a good attitude. Cooking is an important learning process for all involved. You learn math, chemistry, economics, and much more. Be encouraging. Have a good attitude. Be patient when your child gets impatient.
  • Remember to have fun. It can be stressful watching your children make a mess in your kitchen. Remember this time is a time to learn and make memories. Have your children help you clean up too and enjoy washing dishes and wiping counters together. The memories are worth the effort.

 

What have you done that helped you have fun in the kitchen with your kids? Do you have a favorite cookbook for kids? Will you share it in the comments?

By Angela Mackey

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