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Cook a Full Dish

Description

With an adult alongside, your child follows a simple recipe from start to finish, taking charge of the steps that are safe for their age while the adult handles heat and sharp knives.

What to prep

  • recipe
  • ingredients
  • bowls
  • knife
Cost: LowBest time: AnytimeCreates something to keep

Play guide

  1. 1Pick a simple recipe together and read through all the steps before starting, so your child knows the order.
  2. 2Your child gathers and measures the ingredients and sets out what is needed.
  3. 3They do the age-safe steps such as mixing, spreading, and assembling, while the adult does all stovetop or oven heat and any sharp-knife cutting.
  4. 4Follow the sequence together, with your child watching timing and calling the next step.
  5. 5When the dish is done, share it, and have your child help with the wash-up and wiping down.