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Have you ever tried Gingerbread Pancakes? Gingerbread<\/a> happens to be a favorite at The Educators’ Spin On It.\u00a0Here’s a fun twist on your family’s favorite… pancakes!<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you read your kids, “If You Give a Pig a Pancake<\/a>,” by Laura Numeroff, chances are, they will ask you to make PANCAKES for breakfast dinner. One thing I adore is cooking with and for my kids, so when the request came in for gingerbread pancakes and I happily obliged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick and Easy Option for Busy Parents:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With three little ones, breakfasts are quick and busy. I am always looking for healthy, fast, and tasty options for our family. These heart-shaped gingerbread pancakes work great pre-made the night before, stored in the fridge, and popped in the toaster for a quick breakfast. Sure they are not as good re-heated, but I need to compromise my taste for sanity most days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Cooking With Kids:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Always make sure they tie back long hair and wash their hands with soap and water before entering the kitchen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • If they can read, let them.  If not, I like to point to the words in the recipe as I read it out loud once through even before beginning.  This is how kids read for a variety of purposes.  Cooking and reading recipes is a great teaching strategy for struggling and challenging advanced readers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Age permitting, let them measure, add, and mix the ingredients on their own.  My 4 year old does all these steps with my support, my 7 year old makes the batter on her own.  I just hand her the recipe. (just know it may turn out a little different every time.) As a parent, I still do the hot stovetop, but know that soon, my oldest will be ready for that as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • No matter how they turn out – enjoy them!  My mom taught me that.  She would always smile and try anything and everything I made as a kid.  Life’s too short too worry about over salted pancakes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Here is a little video to show you how my 4 year old helps in the kitchen! (I know it shows muffins, but the skills are similar for pancakes too!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Perfect for anytime of day your child may also enjoy this old fashioned gingerbread<\/a> recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n