Cooking activities for children can be real fun and an educational activity, because children learn the vocabulary of kitchen related items and also they learn hand coordination while making them. Mathematical terms can also be introduced like less, more, half, full, etc. Cooking activities can also help you to bond better with your child. Below are some of the easy cooking activities for children which are easy and non-fire.

1. Making a Sandwich

You have to give your child materials for the sandwich it should be sliced if you are providing them with cucumber, tomato, cottage cheese, avocado, cheese slice, etc. Help him to make the sandwich and let your child add materials in the sandwich. Child will also eat this healthy sandwich happily because the kid has made it themselves.

2. Kneading the Dough

Instruct your child about how much water should be added and show him how to need it. This activity might be messy for parents but children will love it.

3. Cutting vegetables or fruits with butter knife/plastic knife

You can let  your child to cut soft fruits and vegetables like banana. Provide them with safe butter knife or a plastic knife only. You can also help and assist them in this activity.

4. Making Tang

Ask your child to make the tang as it is the simplest recipe of just adding the tang powder (easily available in market) into the water. You should instruct him to add more or less to increase his vocabulary.

All of these activities are easy and safe for preschoolers. Your kid will enjoy these activities and simultaneously learning & development will also take place. Children will also develop interest in cooking and will become a helping member of the family, as they will be helping you in kitchen willingly.

Muskan Harjai
(Early Childhood Educator)

M.A. Education (Early Childhood Care and Education)