COOKING
Cooking at Jambra Early Learning Centre is a fun, hands-on experience that introduces children to the joys of preparing food while developing essential life skills. From measuring and mixing ingredients to decorating their creations, cooking encourages creativity, boosts confidence, and fosters a sense of accomplishment. Through these experiences, children gain valuable lessons in nutrition, hygiene, and teamwork—all while enjoying delicious, healthy meals.
Cooking at Jambra Early Learning Centre is a fun, hands-on experience that introduces children to the joys of preparing food while developing essential life skills. From measuring and mixing ingredients to decorating their creations, cooking encourages creativity, boosts confidence, and fosters a sense of accomplishment. Through these experiences, children gain valuable lessons in nutrition, hygiene, and teamwork—all while enjoying delicious, healthy meals.
Benefits
Develops Fine Motor Skills
Cooking involves a variety of tasks that enhance fine motor skills, such as stirring, chopping, pouring, and mixing. These activities help strengthen hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Enhances Math Skills
Measuring ingredients, counting, and following recipes provide children with opportunities to practice basic math concepts like numbers, sizes, and shapes, laying the foundation for early numeracy.
Boosts Creativity
Cooking allows children to express their creativity in fun ways, whether they’re decorating pizzas, designing fruit salads, or experimenting with different flavours and textures.
Encourages Healthy Eating
Children are introduced to healthy ingredients and nutritious recipes, fostering a love for wholesome food. The experience of making their own meals encourages a positive relationship with food.
Expands Vocabulary
Through cooking, children learn new words related to food, utensils, and cooking techniques. This helps expand their vocabulary and improve communication skills.
Builds Confidence
As children prepare meals and see their creations come to life, they build self-esteem and confidence in their abilities.
Teaches Patience
Cooking teaches children to follow steps, wait for things to cook or set, and see the results of their hard work, helping them develop patience and perseverance.
Life Skills
The practical skills gained through cooking, like following directions, measuring, and cleaning up, are valuable life lessons that children carry with them.
Bonding and Social Skills
Cooking together fosters teamwork, sharing, and cooperation. Children learn to work alongside others, take turns, and celebrate each other’s contributions.
Good Hygiene
Cooking reinforces the importance of good hygiene practices, such as washing hands, keeping surfaces clean, and handling food safely.
Learning Experiences
Children engage in a variety of fun and educational cooking activities, including:
Healthy Biscuits and Muffins
Diy Burgers and Pizza
Smoothie Creations
Bread Baking
Other Inclusive Programs
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To discover more about the cooking activities at Jambra Early Learning Centre and how your child can benefit from this inclusive program, visit our Find a Centre page.
