Ten Ways Kids Can Help in the Kitchen

June 6, 2012

Let’s face facts: it is usually faster and easier for parents to get dinner on the table going solo than having their kids “help” them. Nonetheless, it’s so important for kids to learn how to be capable and independent cooks. I do my best to leave extra time for meal preparation so Kiddo and New… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Kitchen Learning, Practical Life 8 Comments

Friday Do-Over: Apple Taste Test

October 14, 2011

Who doesn’t love a kid friendly apple taste test? This year I am thinking… pear taste test? Currently our food coop has 9 different kinds! First Published 10/2/09 In anticipation of our trip to the apple farm this weekend, Kiddo and I performed a taste test on 6 apples I bought at the farmer’s market…. Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Autumn, Kitchen Learning 2 Comments

Friday Do-Over: Cookie Fractions

July 22, 2011

Since I gave up sugar I can’t make these again, but maybe you can! First published 7/23/09 This idea sounded great inside my head, but after execution my idea needs some refinement. While visiting for the week, Mormor helped me make fraction cookies for Kiddo. I want to find fun ways to introduce fractions to… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Friday Do-Over, In the Kitchen, Kitchen Learning, Math Activities 1 Comment

Kitchen Magic

March 16, 2011

Kiddo has declined helping me with the cooking recently. I think it has to do with the fact that his little brother also wants to join us, thus starting a cascade effect of pushing, fighting, and general whining mayhem. When that starts up,  I am perfectly happy to work by myself, thank you very much…. Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Kitchen Learning, Science 2 Comments

Practical Life: Honey and Bananas

February 24, 2011

I’ve been a bit of a slacker mom in the area of encouraging my children to make their own snacks, fetch their own drinks, etc. I’m trying to play catch-up. Usually I serve fruit as a snack, but Kiddo always wants his cut up, which I find quite annoying. He can cut bananas up himself… Keep Reading →

by: Erica MomandKiddo posted in: Kitchen Learning, Practical Life, Snacks 5 Comments
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