Health and nutrition are important aspects to include when working with young children. Cooking gives children firsthand experiences related to the world of food. They learn how food is prepared and how it contributes to their health and well-being. Children have opportunities to experiment with food, to be creative, and to prepare nutritional snacks. Cooking provides a wealth of learning opportunities. For example, as children melt cheese, they learn about science. As they measure a cup of milk for a recipe, they learn about measurement and volume. They also develop physical skills and increase their vocabularies. No less important, cooking appeals to children's senses and it's FUN.

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Joyful Noise has been serving the families of Auburn California since 1998

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Cooking in the Kitchen

Making Stone Soup

Cake Project

Making Butter