Cooking is a useful skill for children.
ADVICE.NEWS tells how to teach a child to cook independently.
What are the benefits of cooking for child development
Cooking stimulates thinking and develops creativity.
This activity also gives children the opportunity to use and apply what they have learned through counting, measuring, following patterns, following directions, and cause and effect.
At what age do children start cooking
Children from eight to eleven years old can learn to cook.
Children at this age can follow simple and straightforward recipes.
In addition, they can also learn how to plan menus and meals, and begin working with the stove and oven.
It is extremely important to explain to them the dangers of equipment and utensils.
For example, how to use knives and stoves correctly.
How to teach a child to cook
To teach a child to cook, it is necessary to arouse interest and captivate the child. To do this, organize something like a game.
In addition, it is extremely important to encourage your child and strengthen his interest in cooking.
The child must understand that it is possible to make an effort and then get a satisfactory result.
Under adult supervision, a child aged 8-10 years will be able to cook an omelet, fry vegetables or flip a pancake on an electric stove, prepare a salad or sandwiches.
Choose recipes that children can make without much help once they learn the recipe.
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