How can involving kids in the kitchen help their development? Our occupational therapist Natalie has the answers for you!
Involving kids in the kitchen can:
– Improves fine motor skills by using different tools (e.g. whisks, spatula, measuring cups)
– Helps children explore with their senses (taste, smell, touch)
– Targets reading skills when you read a recipe together
– Targets basic math skills (e.g. how many eggs do you need? How many cookies can we make?)
– Works on executive functioning skills (e.g. planning what ingredients you need to get from the store, what tools you need, etc.)
– Focuses on handwriting skills (e.g. when writing down a shopping list)
– Encourages palates to become more adventurous and for children to learn about food
