
Kids love cookies, so it’s only natural that they would want to help make the delicious treats. Parents are often reluctant to let their kids help out in the kitchen, which is a surefire way to make a mess, as well as potentially dangerous. However, cooking teaches kids many valuable lessons—such as math skills, fine motor development, critical thinking and decision-making skills, and life and self-help skills. Creativity and confidence can also develop within the kitchen.
But how should kids participate? Obviously the oven and stove are out, since they are probably the most dangerous aspects of cooking in general; sharp knives and other objects may also be ruled out for younger children. That said, there’s plenty for kids to do in the cookie-making process. Read more