{"id":15000000266,"date":"2020-05-31T19:43:48","date_gmt":"2020-05-31T19:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/kings-river\/?p=15000000266"},"modified":"2020-05-31T19:43:48","modified_gmt":"2020-05-31T19:43:48","slug":"tips-for-cooking-with-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/kings-river\/2020\/05\/31\/tips-for-cooking-with-preschoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Cooking with Preschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15000000267 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/kings-river\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/05\/Cooking_Baking_Summer-Treats.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Cooking with Preschoolers at Kids 'R' Kids Kings River, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"676\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cooking and baking will not only allow your preschooler to explore a new hobby, but it will also give them a boost of confidence as they learn to master a brand new skill. Cooking with kids can be a blast, and there are ways to do it without having a major mess to clean up at the end. Check out our ideas below!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Make an apron.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have a creative kiddo on your hands, one cooking-related activity to try is decorating aprons or chef hats together. You can find basic, solid-colored aprons (for kids and adults) at most craft stores. Pick up some fabric paint and decorate away! Then you can wear your aprons whenever you cook or bake together in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Taste the flavors.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn to identify different flavors together! Set up four small bowls, one filled with salt, one with honey, one with pepper, and the last with lemon juice. Take turns taste testing each ingredient and describe them as salty, sweet, sour, spicy, or bitter. Then incorporate these flavors into whatever you plan on cooking!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Create a fruit kabob.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dinneratthezoo.com\/fruit-kabobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fruit kabobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are easy and fun for kids to make. Slice up a variety of fruits into small square pieces, such as bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe, or honeydew. Next, take some bamboo skewers and start creating your kabobs!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Give your preschooler a task in each step.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From deciding on a dinner plan to purchasing the groceries to preparing the meal in your own kitchen, involve your child in every step. They will love the opportunity to participate in the \u201cgrown up\u201d things you do, and it\u2019s a great opportunity for the two of you to bond while also teaching your little one how to cook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your preschooler may be hesitant to try certain foods, but involving them in the cooking process just might motivate them to give those mysterious veggies a try! Even trying new foods together will encourage your preschooler to branch out and give new flavors a chance. Get cooking!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog and want to read more, click below for our blog from last month!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/kings-river\/2020\/05\/01\/poetry-for-preschool-children\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Poetry for Preschool Children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/kings-river\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Kings River<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Humble, Texas? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! 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