sarahtraversPreschoolers getting ready for reading and using recipes can help them
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With little kids, cooking can be both fun and daunting. This special episode explores the benefits of cooking with toddlers and preschoolers and how it can be an opportunity for learning and creating memories.
The focus is on using recipes with very young learners to support their learning and prepare them for reading. I share personal experiences and tips on cooking with young children, emphasizing the importance of building foundations and creating purposeful learning experiences in the kitchen.
The episode also highlights the role of recipes in teaching foundational skills, showing children how a recipe works, and focusing on teachable moments for phonemic awareness.
This episode complements the Winter Preschool Learning Bundle that is available the week this episode is live.
In this episode about using recipes with preschoolers, you will learn:
1. Cooking with preschoolers is a great opportunity for learning and making memories in the kitchen.
2. Start cooking with your child at a young age to help set them up for future learning and independence.
3. Create a kitchen environment that is conducive to learning by keeping only the necessary tools and ingredients accessible.
4. Show your child how things work in the kitchen, including equipment, ingredients, and recipes.
5. Use recipes as a tool for teaching phonemic awareness and foundational reading skills.
Links mentioned in this episode about not overloading brain power:
- Winter Preschool Learning Bundle
- Is your child’s brain power overloaded? [Ep 55]
- Episodes for learning about phonics:
- Phonics 101: The Quickstart guide (Ep.7)
- 4P’s of Starting to Read (Ep 46)
- 42. How can cardboard boxes help your child with phonics and learning to read? | With Katie Whitehead from Phonics Family
- Simple Ways to Help Your Child Be More Confident with Reading (Ep.36)
Reading Made Delicious Resources to help support you
- Download the ultimate guide to using recipes for learning to read and get started with helping your child.
- Check out the latest read-to-cook recipes and reading support here
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Ready for more? Listen to these Reading Made Delicious Podcast Episodes next:
- 4P’s of Starting to Read (Ep 46)
- 42. How can cardboard boxes help your child with phonics and learning to read? | With Katie Whitehead from Phonics Family
Content Disclaimer
The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this episode are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast. Sarah Travers disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this episode.