Kids, Kitchen and Cooking - What Children Learn in the Kitchen

Here is one example of a dialogue in the kitchen which can be for children between 3 to 7 or so. From a simple exercise, children will learn a lot. The cooking exercise becomes adventurous and fun.

Shall we make some Transformers Monstrous Toast today? (You can change it to Ben Ten, Barbie doll or any cartoon characters your children are into)

Let's see - what do we need? (Allow kids to answer and be part of the decision making process on what is needed.)

We need a toaster oven. We need milk, can you say milk? Milk, that's it.

Why is milk good for you? It's for your bones and teeth so that you are strong and healthy. How would you play if you had weak bones?

We have bread, what's this? Who knows what this is? You're right. We need a spoon and who knows what this one is? Very good. It's a paintbrush. I know. We are going to paint the milk over the bread.

We're going to pour milk. What am I doing? I am pouring.

(You kind of give the answer, and then ask them the question)

What did I do? I pour. And now, let's mix some more. Look what's happening. Do you see? What's happening? You're right. Now, it's time to mix. What do I need to mix it? You're right, I need a spoon. Now, I mix it.

And they're mixing and you're helping. And remember, when you have the one that's too soggy, no problem. Don't criticize. Let them know they are doing a great job.

And don't forget those safety tips. Toddlers and young kids are extremely curious.

Keep the wires out of the way and make sure your toaster oven is in a high shelf away from curious hands. Knives too.