Cooking With Kids Improves Math Skills

Online, July 28, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Time spent in the kitchen with children is not only fun, but it will also provide lifetime skills. And that's not just cooking skills either. Following recipes improves reading skills, measuring makes fractions easier to understand, and self confidence increases with every success.

"Kid Treats You Can Make Together" (AnswerGirls $1) is perfect for getting kids started in the kitchen. This down-loadable booklet includes recipes for fruit leather, pizza bagels, popcorn balls, pretzels, fruit pizza, trail mix, waffle sandwiches, other foods kids will enjoy making and eating.

Cooking together is not only fun, but it's also a great way to build a strong parent/child relationship. The author shared this easy recipe for Microwave S'mores. They can be cooked in the time it takes to download a copy of "Kid Treats You Can Make Together", available exclusively at http://www.answergirls.com/food1.html.

Microwave S'mores
8 graham cracker squares
4 - 1 oz. squares Hershey chocolate bar
4 large marshmallows

Put a paper towel on a microwaveable plate and put 4 graham square crackers on it. Place a square of chocolate in the center of each cracker and top with a marshmallow. Microwave on high until the marshmallow gets puffy, about 15-30 seconds. Watch it so it won't burn. When it's done, top each with a second cracker. Let cool before eating, or you'll burn your mouth. "Copyright © 2010 by AdLib Production Group"

In the How To Section at www.AnswerGirls.com download a copy of "Recipes for Making Lots of Fun Stuff" (AnswerGirls $1) for more kitchen fun. It's packed with recipes for making fun and gooey stuff the kids can play with; giant bubble blowing liquid, several kinds of kid paints, clays, goop, gunk, slime and other fun stuff. All are made from common household supplies, and appeal to kids of all ages.