Recipe Reading Helper
Read out and measure ingredients aloud while a parent cooks.
Thinking
5–11 years
10–20 min
Calm
Low mess
At home
What you need
- A recipe
- Measuring cups and spoons
Setup
- Hand over the recipe card or a printed step list
- Ask the child to read out each ingredient and amount
- Let them measure it out while the parent cooks
Play prompts
- What's the next ingredient?
- How much do we need?
- Can you check that off the list?
Ways to change it up
- Let them tick off each step as it's finished
- Have them double a simple recipe for practice with numbers
Safety notes
- Keep the child away from the hot stove and sharp tools
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