Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 1. Guide children in using an electric mixer on medium speed. Cream sugar and margarine or butter until smooth and creamy. Ask child to slowly add egg. Mix on medium speed for 1 minute.
Child can slowly add milk and applesauce.
Mix for 1 more minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl. In a small bowl, help child combine together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add dry ingredients gradually to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed for 2 minutes, until blended. Add oats and raisins and blend for 30 seconds on low speed.