With most schools closed at the moment, parents are finding themselves juggling multiple roles at home. In addition to continuing with their work, there is the added responsibility of homeschooling with all the stress and pressure that brings. To top it off, there is the newly added function of lunchtime dinner server!
Worry not! This is the perfect opportunity to get your children into the kitchen and enjoy the process of trialing new recipes together. We’ve compiled a list of fun, child-friendly snack and lunch options to keep you entertained.
Cooking together can help your children develop the following life skills:
Maths skills with measurements
Understanding of science by exploring the process of cooking
Hygiene
Literacy skills with reading and understanding recipes
Writing skills if you task them with writing their own instructions
Co-operation, teamwork and communication
Most of all, cooking together is fun and a great way to bond as a family! See our list below for an array of creative recipes.
If you like what you see, you can always follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/KnowledgetoAction/ for more ideas like this!
FAIRY BREAD
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/591167888576028331/
Hailing from Australia, the magical fairy bread is a quick and easy snack that tastes as fun as it looks!
JAM DROPS
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/134193263872848591/
This humble delicacy uses minimal ingredients but packs a wonderful fruity punch.
JAM TARTS
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/591167888576028319/
Easier than it looks, jam tarts are a great bake for chubby fingers to assist with!
MARSHMALLOW PENGUINS
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/591167888576156310/
Penguins have never looked cuter! Containing marshmallows, chocolate and sweets, this recipe is sure to bring a smile on children’s faces.
FROZEN YOGHURT BARK
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/591167888576028316/
A recipe that is as healthy as it is tasty, and has the added bonus of being a great way to use up any leftover fruit in the fruit bowl.
APPLE FRUIT DOUGHNUTS
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/591167888576028294/
Has an apple ever looked so sweet? With these beauties, you’d be excused for stealing from your child’s plate…
MINI PANCAKES
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/504895808227454537/
A breakfast treat or a lunchtime snack? You decide!
CHOCOLATE PRETZEL STICKS
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/745416175810799613/
These pretzels look a million dollars but are a cheap and cheerful treat!
CORN FRITTERS
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/291326669649811258/
If you’ve ever tried to sneak more vegetables into your children’s meals, these delicious corn fritters are for you.
PIZZA ROLLS
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/388083692894619309/
Who said cakes are for celebrations only? These cake pops are not as difficult to make as you might think! At any rate, they will keep children engaged for hours.
Pizza Toast
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/591167888576186352/
Pizza again! But like we said, you can’t say no to pizza!
Mac & Cheese Bites
Link: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/526147168968882156/
Pasta and cheese baked in an oven. What could be better?