Mowayne Ws#A Fall 2002, Cooking with Kids Debbie Clymer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Everett School District H: (360) 652-2414 W: (425) 339-4390 delymer@everett. wednet.edu ional for Cooking in Theray ‘Adaptable for pre-school through high school and any cognitive level Exposure to numerous concepts Rivets attention Supports literacy Retention increases hecause cooking is hands-on. ‘Many children don’t get to cook at home and are not being exposed to the concepts. Children develop self-esteem from producing something edible. What Do Children Gain from Cooking? Qvaene 10, i 12, 13 4, 15 16, 17. 18 19, 20. 21 22. 23, 24, 25. 26. 27. 28. Vocabulary development. Reading or exposure to print for the non-readers, Writing: fortune cookies, creating recipes, keep record of the activity Following directions. Sequencing (Put ingredients in order of use and following steps in recipe.) ‘Math skills: averages, percents, fractions, whole numbers, graduation, counting, subtracting, measurement (cup, teaspoon, spacing (2” apart), time, volume, weight Describing (How does soaking affect dried beans?) (How would you like Cinderella's wedding cake to look”) Predicting outcomes, Categorizing Book extensions that bring the story to life. Tactile skills Improve organizational skills, like scheduling and planning, Creating projcets with immediately tangible results and rewards. Understanding of time. (The muffins cook for 30 minutes.) Size and shape comparisons. Demonstrates parts and whole in the finished product. Creativity Information about food (an openness to trying new fonds and techniques. Comparisons: size and shape/opposites: hov/cold, sweet/sour, raw/cooked, ete Problem solving Development of motor skills: small motor, hand-eye coordination Development of social skills, teamwork Increased self-confidence and self esteem (creating something to share with others.) Evaluate generalization of speech goals (articulation, fluency and language) Cooking may increase the verbal output from children who are usually quiet. Develops life skills and self-help skills Requesting and refusing Tum taking29, Bxperience other cultures and lands. 30, Sensory awareness: texture, smell, and taste. 31. Cause and effect relationships. What happens if you use bananas instead of strawberries? 32. Recall. How many ingredients can you remember? What did we do first? Extensions 1, Make cards with picture or words that represent the ingredients and the steps in cooking, Use them when cooking and have a set available in the housekeeping center for children to use while “cooking” independently. 2, Send recipe home so the family can talk ebout it and perhaps use the recipe at home. 3. Older children can search for a specific recipe (from # historical period (Thanksgiving feast, from a specific country or to go with a story). 4, Older children can plan an entire meal. 5, The food pyramid can by studied and applied (see website with specific activities). 6, Children can describe or write how to cook a favorite food (often have funny results). 7, Affter selecting recipes and writing a list, make a trip to the grocery store. Explore the grouping of items, temperature in freezer section vs. aisle for canned goods. 8. Compare labels on cans or packages. 9, Make a bound book of recipes to take home at the end of the year. Add children’s favorites from their research of cookbooks, Cooking Tips 1. Keep it simple so that concept can be stressed rather than cooking, 2. Be flexible. 3. Choose recipes carefully 1 confirm to children’s age, ability, and attention span 4, Choose ingredients that children are likely to enjoy. 5. Let the children touch andl smell each ingredient. 6. Never let children taste raw eggs. 1. 8 9 Organization and forethought are the secrets to success. Demonstrate the proper use of utensils. Be certain that none of the children has medical, cultural, or religious reasons to avoid ingredients in the recipe. 10. Read entire recipe before beginning. 11. When possible, gown ups are the helpers-not the directors. 12, Have students help collect ingredients and utensils far in advance. 13, Introduce the activity to the class and make a plan together for proceeding Who does what? ‘What to do when it’s not your turn. How long it will take. When the eating part comes How to clean up. 14. If small groups are used: Put the groups that will not begin cooking to work on another activity. Everyone joins together for eating and cleaning up.15, Decide if the recipe works well as a whole-class activity or in smaller groups. 16. Keep a retractable tape measure handy to measure the depth of the liquid, pan size and spacing (put cookies 2" apatt). 17. Print recipe in large print so the group can see it and/or use pictures, ‘The younger the children, the fewer the words on the recipe. 18. Place the recipe so that it is easy for all to see. Point to the ingredients and sequenced activities 19. Use hand-over-hand with the adult behind the child. 20, Affler you have prepared a recipe, take time to note any changes you need to make for the next time, 21. Tie back long hair, remove jewelry and avoid loose or long sleeves when cooking, 22. Make extra so the children can share their cooking with their family. 23, Slow down and look at cooking from a child's point of view. 24, Use a big bowl for whisking. You can hold the bow! steady while there is little change of splashes. 25, To measure without concern about spilling, Put the measuring cup in a pie pan 26. A simple way for young children to crack eggs is to break them on the bottom ofa big bow! and let the egg run out into the bow! 27. An electric skillet is safer than a stove because you can put it on a low table. 28. If children will be cutting, they should use only a serrated dinner knife or a plastic picnic knife. 29, Cut a banana in half crosswise to make it easier to peel. 30, Have a sense of humor-con’t worry about spills, lumps or eggshells in the batter 31. Whenever possible, use glass container so that the group can see activity, 32, Modify activity to make it easior for children with limitations to participate, For example instead for rolling monkey bresd in cinnamon sugar, put it in a glass jar so that the children can shake the contents. 33. You can make the item ahead and substitute it. For example ifthe cooking time is too long for the allotted time. 5] ‘ho can do what? Cooking with Kids for Dummies by Kate Heyhoe Preschoolers Stirring, mixing, simple measuring, rinsing, squeeze lemons, shaping hamburgers Ages 6 through 8 Light chopping, peeling onions and garlic, grating cheese, opening cans, washing vegetables, advanced measuring, kneading dough, meliing butter Ages 8 through 12 Operating small appliances, moderate chopping, sautéing and pan-frying, baking. 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