Thursday, October 11, 2007

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The kids have been doing very well at getting ready and finishing their morning chores on time that I decided to add something new to our schedule. We call it "Kids in the Kitchen." I believe teaching children to cook is an important but overlooked skill. Boys, (notice I say boys) and girls benefit from the math skills, reading practice and nutrition knowledge gained. Today we started with something easy, french toast. Yum! My plan is to have them master the whole process from preparing to clean up. We talked about making sure they wash their hands and use clean sponges and dishtowels. After Austin burnt his finger, we talked about safety! We talked about the basic cooking methods:frying, steaming, sautéing, boiling, etc.
How to measure. I showed them the difference between dry measures and wet. Let them practice then went over math of measurements, that there are four cups in a quart, 16 ounces in a pound, and three teaspoons in a tablespoon. Most important I told them how important it is to clean up. The job is not done until the kitchen is clean. I am expecting breakfast in bed with a clean kitchen on Saturday!














2 comments:

Art & Sheri said...

gtesei22Anytime Austin and Faith want to practice cooking sent them to us. Grandpa Ryan's favorite meal is breakfast so I know he'd take some french toast!! Their Uncle Tyson and Uncle Andy both do a lot of cooking. Tyson made carmel corn just last weekend for Theresa (and Nanny Ryan nibbled on some too!) Sounds like they will be really ready when Christmas Cookie season gets here!

Reed said...

That is awesome! Keep teaching Austin how to be a good husband...it will be useful when he marries Marlie! Daniel Jr. and Trenton both cook, so Faith will have two good husbands to choose from (one who will be an Astronaut, and one who will be a beer drinking skateboarder!)