Keeping the kids busy this Universal Children’s Day
It’s no secret that this year and
its series of lockdowns have been tough on little ones. Although the schools
are still open, filling that spare time stuck indoors can seem like an
impossible task!
Universal Children’s Day has
inspired us to have a think of some of our top tips and ideas for keeping kids
entertained, especially in the kitchen. Getting stuck into some cooking can
come with a range of benefits for children:
It encourages them to tickle
their tastebuds! When kids play chef, they can be persuaded to try
ingredients and dishes that they normally wouldn’t – making future mealtimes
easier too!
It helps them build key skills. Whether
it’s adding up measurements or reading out recipes, their maths and literacy
skills can be put to good practice!
It’s a great use of quality time. Peeling
the kids away from their screens and getting them doing something practical
with their siblings is a brilliant way to break up the days at home.
With that in mind, here are a
handful of our top recipes to get started with this weekend.
Banana Pancakes
– why not kick the weekend off with a classic breakfast? Younger children will
love mixing the batter whilst older kids can have a go at flipping!
Bacon
& Tomato Soda Bread – bread is the classic dish when it comes to really
getting stuck in. Ideal for sitting back whilst the kids do the kneading!
Goat’s
Cheese & Red Onion Quiche – a surprisingly easy recipe to prepare, this
is one of the best dishes for introducing new flavours and getting kids to
choose their favourite ingredients.
Don’t forget to share your dishes with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram if you try our
recipes out!
