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Cooking Activities & Recipes for Ages 3-5

Cooking Activities & Recipes for Ages 3-5

 

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Warm and Wonderful!
by Ellen Church
Share the science and social rewards of a soothing winter drink.
Freeze and Eat Treats
by Ellen Church
Teach science with these tasty, fruity concoctions.
Letter Fun With Food!
by Ellen Church
Transform your kitchen into a letter-learning lab.
Good Food Book
by Rosemary Black
Create a homemade picture book of healthy foods for your budding chef.
Kids in the Kitchen
Spice up learning (and your family meals!) by inviting your child to cook with you.
All About Apples
by Ellen Church
Good for cooking, craft projects, and more, apples offer the possibility for fun and delicious learning.
Apple Dapple Surprise
Whip up a healthy breakfast that's so easy a toddler can help. Perfect for snacktime too!
Me, Myself, and Food
by Ellen Church
Find food activities that teach creative thinking, problem solving, and self-expression.
Animal Snack Mix
Gobble up a zoo with this silly snack recipe.
Eat 'em Up Finger Puppets
Create some edible drama.
Flip for Flapjacks
by Sally O'Brien
Morning, noon, or night — anytime is perfect for pancakes!
Create a Fruity Feast
Learning is sweet — and tangy and tart — with these four fun fruit activities.
Lemonade Stand
Uncover the math learning opportunities of this classic summer activity.
Let's Have a Picnic!
Pack a basket with learning opportunities.

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