"Studies show that children who cook with their parents are more likely to eat healthily. If your child is too young, a papa's games is a good place to start. Cook tasty meals with fruits and vegetables to create a positive experience with these food items," says Luke Wood, health and wellness consultant at Monkeyfoodz.
ENHANCED IMAGINATION AND CREATIVITY
Pretending to be a chef, waiter, or simply an adult preparing his or her own meal is a fun activity for kids. They can develop original recipes and experiment with new ingredients. Simultaneously, they imagine scenarios involving the appliances and utensils. They usually try to imitate what adults do and say in the kitchen. You might be surprised at how perceptive children are!
ENHANCES COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Children must communicate when playing kitchen roles. They'll learn new words like "toast," "bake," "stir," and so on. They'll probably ask you to name each object in their playset as they become more interested in this game. As a result, their lexicon expands.
Pretend play in the kitchen allows your child to express themselves creatively. He or she may be required to play a specific role and try to characterize it with words. Learn how to communicate effectively with children in this section.
