Cooking can be a delicious learning experience for children. As children read recipes, measure ingredients, and taste each dish, they build math and literacy skills, practice science process skills, and explore different food groups. Cooking Is Cool makes all of this hands-on learning possible without stepping foot in the kitchen. These classroom-friendly recipes are all heat-free, meaning they can be made without an oven, stove, microwave, or hot plate. With your guidance, budding chefs can follow the easy instructions to transform fresh, simple ingredients into tasty snacks, beverages, entrees, and treats. This book includes
I just received my copy and my first reaction was.... "Oh, it's so pretty!" Then I started reading and checking it out in detail. I love the cover and the graphics, and how well organized and clear the format is. Great large photos! Fun recipes. The heat free aspect is wonderful for busy teachers and childcare people. Marianne Dambra and Redleaf have given us a wonderful resource. I can't say enough about it. This will be a huge benefit to anyone with children in any venue.
We love this book! I have two daughters, ages 4 and 6, who are always eager to help in the kitchen. We have had so much fun trying several of the recipes and the book suggestions add another element of fun. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants easy recipes to follow that will help introduce cooking to kids!
Help children experience the many benefits and joys of cooking—all without entering the kitchen or using the stove or oven. Cooking Is Cool includes more than 50 heat-free, classroom-friendly recipes, each designed so that children can help prepare healthy appetizers and dips, beverages, snacks and treats, and sandwiches and salads as they explore new foods, build math and literacy skills, and learn about nutrition. A food program matrix, safety tips, and photographs are included. 144 pages