{"id":965,"date":"2025-01-31T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2013\/06\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with-your-kids-this-summer.html"},"modified":"2025-02-19T12:24:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T17:24:09","slug":"top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Ways to Cook with Books with your Kids!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Head to the kitchen with these easy recipes for kids to make inspired by popular children&#8217;s books! Read a book and cook, for hours of fun and learning in the kitchen with your young chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are our top picks of ways to cook with books! <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/easy-recipes-for-kids-for-childrens-books-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/easy-recipes-for-kids-for-childrens-books-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/easy-recipes-for-kids-for-childrens-books-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/easy-recipes-for-kids-for-childrens-books-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/easy-recipes-for-kids-for-childrens-books-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/easy-recipes-for-kids-for-childrens-books.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0823421392\" alt=\"\">One of my favorite things to do is to bring my kids into the kitchen for some fun with cooking, especially when we\u2019re on a break from school!&nbsp;We work together to make all sorts of things from baked goods to even main dishes.&nbsp;I love watching how it builds their confidence and their love for a variety of food. &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many benefits to cooking with your kids. Reading, Math, Science, Healthy Eating Habits, and even Geography are all happening in the kitchen while you\u2019re cooking.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s even more fun when you include books in your plans that inspire you to make recipes together that bring books to life!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-06af17ac-e6af-430d-a469-199f414cdbd2\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Top 10 Ways We Cook with Books<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/#1-1-growing-in-the-garden-\" style=\"\">1. Growing in the Garden<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/#2-2-discovering-animals-\" style=\"\">2. Discovering Animals<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/#3-3-traveling-the-world-\" style=\"\">3. Traveling the World<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/#4-4-celebrating-holidays-\" style=\"\">4. Celebrating Holidays<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/#5-5-planning-a-party\" style=\"\">5. Planning a Party<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/#6-6-learning-the-basics-in-cooking\" style=\"\">6. Learning the Basics in Cooking<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/#7-7-learning-about-food-groups-nutrition\" style=\"\">7. Learning About Food Groups  Nutrition<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/#8-8-let%E2%80%99s-make-a-snack-\" style=\"\">8. Let\u2019s Make a Snack<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/#9-9-learning-to-read-in-the-kitchen-\" style=\"\">9. Learning to Read in the Kitchen<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/#10-10-making-a-main-dish-\" style=\"\">10. Making a Main Dish<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-here-are-my-top-10-ways-we-cook-with-books%E2%80%9D-\">Here are my &#8220;Top 10 Ways We Cook with Books\u201d! <a name=\"more\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-1-growing-in-the-garden-\">1. Growing in the Garden <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging your kids eat vegetables and fruits from your own garden is the easiest way to get them to try new things. Find books that are themed around growing vegetables and fruit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/30-ways-to-eat-blueberries\/\">30+ Blueberry Recipes<\/a>&nbsp; using <i>Blueberry Mouse<\/i> by Alice Low<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/all-about-growing-zucchini\/\">Zucchini Bread Muffins<\/a>&nbsp;using <i>Wilbur the Zucchini Eating Dragon<\/i> by Justine St. John<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/this-week-we-ate-rainbow\/\">Eating a Rainbow <\/a>&nbsp;using <i>I Can Eat a Rainbow<\/i> by Annabel Karmel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-dairy\/\" title=\"\">Make a Fruit Parfait<\/a> reading the book <em>The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear<\/em> by Don Wood <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blueberry Mouse\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_jO7zuXFgqCo6i7&#038;asin=1593361114&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wilbur the Zucchini-Eating Dragon\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_d0K5Sx22kZdje2&#038;asin=0982925638&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Can Eat A Rainbow\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_zWaVeJa6eXbFSe&#038;asin=075665162X&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-discovering-animals-\">2. Discovering Animals <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing to create a recipe about a character from a book can be tons of fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-book-bunny\/\">Bunny Bread <\/a>&nbsp;using <i>Knuffle Bunny<\/i> by Mo Willems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-owl\/\">Owl Pizza<\/a> using <i>Little Hoot<\/i> by Amy Krouse Rosenthal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books\/\">Spider Meatballs<\/a> using <i>The Very Busy Spider<\/i> by Eric Carle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-teddy\/\">Teddy Bear Biscuits<\/a> using <i>Where\u2019s My Teddy<\/i>&nbsp; By Jez Alboruough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/teddy-bear-picnic-dessert\/\" title=\"\">Teddy Bear Rice Krispie Treats<\/a> using Corduroy <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Very Busy Spider\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_7SsKhMzI6cjrsh&#038;asin=0399229191&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Where&#039;s My Teddy?\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_uAZTywzwHDde27&#038;asin=0763698717&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_5IPOuIUTKviosZ&#038;asin=0786818700&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-3-traveling-the-world-\">3. Traveling the World <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve written an entire series called Around the World in 12 Dishes that you could spend the whole summer doing!&nbsp; Each country we select books to read about the country and then choose which dish we\u2019ll create.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of our favorites.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/around-world-in-12-dishes\/\">Baklava from Greece<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/amandas-spin-on-around-world-in-12\/\">Bangers and Mash from England <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/celtic-knot-cookies-around-world-in-12\/\">Celtic Knot Butter Cookies from Ireland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/weve-arrived-in-french-polynesia-in-our\/\">Coconut Bread from French Polynesia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/making-crepes-with-kids-france-around\/\">Crepes from France<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_joP5yKwNezboms&#038;asin=B00B9O79C8&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yoko (A Yoko Book, 1)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_0UjT8MiGMbicEV&#038;asin=1423119835&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dim Sum for Everyone!\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_DULJctTwRsg7uE&#038;asin=0385754884&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/mexican-empanadas-around-world-in-12\/\">Empanada from Mexico<\/a> reading Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes by Roseanne Greenfield Thong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/amandas-spin-on-around-world-in-12\/\">Rossunmuner from Sweden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/russian-feast-sharing-russian-culture\/\">Salad Oliver from Russia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/were-off-to-austrialia-in-our-cooking\/\">Samoan Panikeke from Australia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/making-samosas-and-chutney-with-kids\/\">Samosas from India<\/a> using <a 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src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_0s3Ja2ydBBfRWg&#038;asin=0789310627&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_2kdf9wEb4Xi8C0&#038;asin=1481448315&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lily &amp; Baa in Paris\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_RGAPTzSbGjfsER&#038;asin=1515054152&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-4-celebrating-holidays-\">4. Celebrating Holidays <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any time there is a special occasion we turn to books to learn about it and to see if we can make something special for the holiday.&nbsp;You&#8217;d be surprised how creative your kids can get!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/edible-flag-and-crafts-for-4th-of-july\/\">Edible Fourth of July Flag<\/a> using <i>Fourth of July Sparkly Sky<\/i> by Joan Holub&nbsp;and Amanda Haley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various Holiday Shapes Pizza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-earth\/\">Earth Day Fruit Snack <\/a>using W<em>eezer Changes the World<\/em> by David McPhail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books\/\">Heart Shaped Bread<\/a> using <i>My Heart is Like a Zoo<\/i> by Michael Hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fourth of July, Sparkly Sky\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_D4wPuiDuG9desL&#038;asin=0689857187&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Weezer Changes the World\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_2IJzsJeStxefg7&#038;asin=1416990003&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"My Heart Is Like a Zoo\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_bgPNlaP1CAeqCs&#038;asin=0061915106&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-5-planning-a-party\">5. Planning a Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting your child involved in party planning can make your special occasion so much more meaningful and memorable.&nbsp;Cakes, snacks, beverages, there are lots of ways to include them.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They could even write out the menu and shopping list to build literacy in the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/make-your-own-friendship-tea-party\/\">Host a Tea Party<\/a> using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Miss-Spiders-Counting-Book-Anniversary\/dp\/0935112316?crid=KHE5HMGDVRFH&amp;keywords=little+miss+spider&amp;qid=1667505407&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjQ2IiwicXNhIjoiMy4xNSIsInFzcCI6IjIuNzUifQ%3D%3D&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=little+miss+spider+%2Cstripbooks%2C111&amp;sr=1-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=786cc23f7381b0e7273229711c175d0f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\"><i>Miss Spiders Tea Party<\/i> <\/a>by David Kirk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Teatime Around the World (Taste the World)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_zwbtGJoNqXglAh&#038;asin=1771646012&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Miss Spider&#039;s Counting Book: 25th Anniversary Edition (Little Miss Spider)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_NKUQu5W5ZIkTYr&#038;asin=0935112316&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tea Rex (A Rex Book)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_kOYtSrornwfRAt&#038;asin=0670014303&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-6-learning-the-basics-in-cooking\">6. Learning the Basics in Cooking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few tasks that every child should experience in the kitchen.&nbsp; Baking a cake, cookies and bread are my top picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-lets\/\">Learn to Bake a Cake<\/a> using <i>Five Little Monkeys Bake a Cake&nbsp;<\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-apple\/\">Learn to Bake a Pie<\/a>&nbsp;using <em>I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie<\/em> by Alison Jackson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/learning-about-moon-making-moon-bread\/\" title=\"\">Baking Bread<\/a> using a version of <i>The Little Red Hen&nbsp;<\/i><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/hot-chocolate-cookie-recipe\/\" title=\"\">Making Cookies<\/a> using <i>If You Give a Mouse a Cookie<\/i> by Laura Numeroff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/salted-caramel-pumpkin-muffins\/\" title=\"\">Baking Muffins<\/a> using <em>If You Give a Moose a Muffin<\/em> by Laura Numeroff <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/making-noodles-from-scratch-little\/\" title=\"\">Make Pasta<\/a> using the book <em>Noodles from Scratch<\/em> by Harold P Gershenson<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Give-Mouse-Cookie-Book\/dp\/0060245867?crid=3204B3MFUP3D3&amp;keywords=if+you+give+a+mouse+a+cookie&amp;qid=1667505629&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjU5IiwicXNhIjoiMy4wNSIsInFzcCI6IjEuOTAifQ%3D%3D&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=if+you+give+a+mouse+a+cookie+%2Cstripbooks%2C130&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=thedsponit02_voting-20&amp;linkId=2fdc237790e77951ff84f31ac9e41ffe&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02_voting-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=0060245867\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake (A Five Little Monkeys Story)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_yig1UHBmFSfvkl&#038;asin=0618496483&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Little Red Hen (Paul Galdone Nursery Classic)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_tcVloJ4bbbNEFO&#038;asin=0899193498&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_pwRqcGP0NVb0S0&#038;asin=0060245867&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-7-learning-about-food-groups-nutrition\">7. Learning About Food Groups  Nutrition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve shared an entire series on the Food Groups that we\u2019d love for you to use during your summer!&nbsp; Each food group has a list of books to use and learn with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books\/\">Grains<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-dairy\/\">Dairy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-meat\/\">Protein<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books_17\/\">Vegetables<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books\/\">Fruits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/how-do-you-get-kids-to-try-new-foods\/\">How do you Get your Kids to try New Foods<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-heart_21\/\">Healthy Heart Foods &amp; Printable <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-lets\/\">Let\u2019s Eat a Rainbow<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-book-lets\/\">Let\u2019s Talk Nutrition<\/a>&nbsp;using <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Good-Enough-Eat-Guide-Nutrition\/dp\/0064451747?crid=5B8DUT7APZQI&amp;keywords=Good+Enough+to+Eat+by+Lizzy+Rockwell&amp;qid=1667505933&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjM4IiwicXNhIjoiMC4yNiIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjQifQ%3D%3D&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=good+enough+to+eat+by+lizzy+rockwell%2Cstripbooks%2C230&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=4bc88ed2de48d8e1766a7dfe1bcf51c3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Good Enough to Eat<\/a><\/i> by Lizzy Rockwell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Good Enough to Eat: A Kid&#039;s Guide to Food and Nutrition\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_gkn6NhQohwh12w&#038;asin=0064451747&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Can Eat a Rainbow (Children&#039;s Book Collection)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_Q4vaUrv7Xrg3CK&#038;asin=B08XLGGFY1&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Choose Good Food!: My Eating Tips (Cloverleaf Books \u2122 \u2015 My Healthy Habits)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_ieeJ1SXruahiAv&#038;asin=1467723940&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-8-let%E2%80%99s-make-a-snack-\">8. Let\u2019s Make a Snack <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Books can inspired snacktime with the ingredients you choose or the shape you make them in. A ball can become a beach ball or a <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/learning-about-moon-making-moon-bread\/\" title=\"\">moon,<\/a>  a coffee cake can become a <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/the-gruffalo-themed-activities-giveaway\/\" title=\"\">Grufflo crumble<\/a>, you never know. A few sliced apples or cucumbers can make wings or a bird or a sun on a plate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/ready-to-blend-smoothie-packs-for\/\" title=\"\">Smoothies<\/a> can combine all sorts of ingredients for a special magical potion, you get the idea the ideas are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/simple-solutions-for-healthy-school\/\">Larabar Snack Balls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-dairy\/\">Yogurt Parfaits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/after-school-snack-ideas-with-printables\/\" title=\"\">Banana Sushi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/79798224642036791\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Charcuterie Board <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-9-learning-to-read-in-the-kitchen-\">9. Learning to Read in the Kitchen <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my biggest tips is to label things in your kitchen! Whether it\u2019s a menu, a recipe card or even the tools and foods you\u2019re using.&nbsp;You can always have them reuse the labels in their play kitchen too.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having your child surrounded by print will help to build confident readers and awareness that print has a purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-apple\/\">Label your Kitchen Utensils<\/a>&nbsp;using <i>Spoon <\/i>by Amy Krouse Rosenthal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books\/\">Labels your Ingredients&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-10-making-a-main-dish-\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">10. Making a Main Dish<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your child has mastered the basic levels of assistance in the kitchen it&#8217;s time to encourage them to create a Main Dish. Look for recipes with minimal ingredients and procedures precooking. Casserole and Crock pot recipes work well for this. Then it&#8217;s off to read a chapter book while it&#8217;s cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books_29\/\">Turkey Casserole<\/a>&nbsp;using <i>The Littlest Pilgrim<\/i> by Brandi Dougherty&nbsp;and Kirsten Richards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books\/\">Alphabet Vegetable Soup<\/a>&nbsp;using <i>Growing Vegetable Soup<\/i> by Lois Ehlert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/dragon-themed-positional-word-game\/\" title=\"\">Make Tacos<\/a> using <em>Dragons Love Tacos<\/em> by Adam Rubin <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/little-hands-that-cook-with-books-owl\/\" title=\"\">Bake a Pizza<\/a> using <em>The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza<\/em> by Philemon Sturges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Littlest Pilgrim\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_q6bqQQZDBMby4f&#038;asin=0545053722&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Growing Vegetable Soup (Voyager Books)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_2i6A1o0Kp9Aq4g&#038;asin=0152325808&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_1agBpizoZkdy8F&#038;asin=0142301892&#038;tag=thedsponit02-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant some seeds and start your own food source in your garden. <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/kids-gardening\/\" title=\"\">Here are a few tips for gardening with kids.<\/a> You can read this book to get started&#8230;. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Right-This-Minute-Table-Farm\/dp\/1948898047?pd_rd_w=3ZMLf&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&amp;pf_rd_p=c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&amp;pf_rd_r=RYVZSS0XW4DSCQK92VTT&amp;pd_rd_wg=fJnDt&amp;pd_rd_r=bed10b04-f955-4262-828f-b9210173dbf6&amp;pd_rd_i=1948898047&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=411c82351bc010b59ac4c2fe6b4297c0&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Right This Very Minute: A Table-to-Farm Book About Food and Farming<\/a> by Lisl H. 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Cupcakes, Cookies, Pancakes and Muffins are all pretty basic items to make with your kids and even come in boxes forms so you can focus more on following directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need more inspiration for Cooking with Kids in the Kitchen?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BONUS!<\/strong> We share ideas we find on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/educatorsspinon\/cooking-with-kids\/\">Cooking with Kids Pinterest Boards by The Educators\u2019 Spin On It<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus we have a few other favorite Pinterest Boards for Cooking with Kids we\u2019d like to share with you to follow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/rainydaymum\/recipes-to-cook-with-kids\/\">Cooking with Kids a Collaborative Board hosted by Rainy Day Mum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/icanteachmychil\/teach-food\/\">Cooking with Kids by I Can Teach My Child<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/FunADay7\/cooking-with-kids\/\">Cooking with Kids Fun by Fun a Day<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/blaynexox\/home-school-cooking-with-kids\/\">Homeschool: Cooking with Kids by House of Burke<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/InnerChildFun\/inner-child-food\/\">Inner Child Food <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/cathyjames\/kids-in-the-kitchen\/\">Kids in the Kitchen by Nuture Store<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Top10WaystoCookwithBookswithKids-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Top10WaystoCookwithBookswithKids.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There you have it, <strong>My Top 10 Ways to Cook with Books<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anytime during the year, they are easy to use too but now you have more than 10 Recipes and Books to use <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/how-to-plan-a-diy-summer-camp-at-home\/\" title=\"\">EACH WEEK during Summer Vacation<\/a> OR for your very own <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/how-to-plan-a-diy-summer-camp-at-home\/\" title=\"\">Cooking Camp<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\">What are you going to Cook with a Book?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more ideas for your child to learn to cook? 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