Measuring, counting and weighting are important mathematical concepts and are critical to the success of any recipe. One miscalculation could ruin the whole recipe. Eating is a very sensory experience. Food must not only taste and smell good, but must be visually appealing as well. Creating an eye-catching plate is an art lesson itself and provides children with a way of expressing their creative side when cooking.
Food plays a major role in most cultures.
By learning to cook, children are not only exposed to cuisine from their culture, but may build a heightened awareness of the role food plays in other cultures. Cooking provides a chance to teach your child how to operate the oven, stove and other kitchen appliances safely. Once they know how to use appliances properly, they are less likely to experiment when they are unsupervised. Along with learning to cook comes the opportunity to learn how to eat. Mealtime is a great chance to sit down and teach your child proper dinner etiquette.