Measuring, cracking, stirring, sharing, pouring, clean-up, waiting – cooking – a tasty learning experience for both you, and your preschooler. By handing off the kitchen spoon to your child, you are introducing them not only to cooking, but to introductory math concepts around measuring, new vocabulary, the science of food changing forms, and so much more. Embrace the mess and watch as your child learns through doing.
We made pumpkin muffins during snack time this week – a perfect recipe for fall, and an easy recipe to bring your preschooler into the kitchen. Yum.
Pumpkin Muffins
-1 1/2 c. sugar
-1 c. oil
-3 eggs
-1 lb can pumpkin
-1 1/2 c. flour
-1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
-1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
-1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
-1/2 tsp salt
-1 tsp vanilla
Measure all ingredients in a big mixing bowl. Beat together well for 5 minutes. Pour into cupcake pans (fill more than half full). Bake at 400 degrees for 17 – 20 minutes. Recipe from cooks.com.