Get your child thinking as they help you prepare a snack or meal. Ask them, “Do you think all these noodles will fit in this bowl?” or “Should we use this big red tomato or the little one?” or “Would you like to peel these two bananas for the fruit salad?”

See what your child is learning

As you cook together, you’re teaching your child basics about the world around them—colors, sizes, numbers—and you’re also helping them see that learning is fun.


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