Rock candy is a fun and edible way for kids to learn about chemistry, specifically the process of crystallization where sugar molecules, when cooled, form a solid structure. The children will love watching the crystals form for 6 to 7 days making rock candy. The recipe from wearenotmartha.com is below. Saturated Solution:When you dissolve a […]
Pizza Rolls
May 2, 2025 1 Comment
Kids love pizza. Kids love to bake. So let the children in your care help you make pizza rolls. It’s super easy to make with fresh pizza dough bought at the store. Allow the little ones add the toppings, help roll the dough, and brush the garlic butter on top. Don’t use pepperoni, or replace […]
Cheesy Pesto Zoodles
April 25, 2025 Leave a Comment
This is a quick vegetable dish for kids that love pesto and cheese I found on the ibreatheimhungry web site. I just used a spiralizer to make squash and zucchini noodles. To make this recipe even quicker just purchase premade Zoodles (zucchini noodles) and premade basil pesto from the store. You Will Need: 8 ounces […]
Italian Braided Easter Bread
April 18, 2025 Leave a Comment
Children love to bake. There is nothing more fun than making a braided Easter bread with the little ones in your care. This is a traditional Italian Easter bread recipe from the mangiabedda.com web site. Allow the children in your care help with every part of baking this sweet bread. You Will Need: For the […]
Easy Matzo Ball Soup
April 11, 2025 Leave a Comment
You don’t have to celebrate Passover to love matzo ball soup. And for those celebrating Passover, kids love help making, and eating, matzo ball soup. I found this recipe from peanutblossom.com that uses rotisserie chicken to make the recipe simple. You Will Need: For the Matzo Balls
Bunny Buns
April 4, 2025 Leave a Comment
I found and adapted this super simple bunny bun recipe for spring (or Easter) to make with children on the mykidslickthebowl web site. Kids love helping bake and they will love these adorable bunnies they can eat after making them. The children and I used a baking sheet with parchment paper instead of a baking dish […]
Mac and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats
March 28, 2025 Leave a Comment
Here is a super fun way to serve kids macaroni and cheese. If they don’t like some of the ingredients such as paprika or hot sauce, you can leave it out of the recipe I found on the delish.com web site. You Will Need: 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise3 Tbsp. butter, melted, dividedKosher saltFreshly ground […]
Pinwheel Sandwiches
March 21, 2025 Leave a Comment
Make simple peanut butter and jelly sandwiches extra fun for children to eat by rolling up bread or flour tortillas into pinwheel sandwiches. Stick toothpicks into these bite-sized sandwiches and call them hors d’oeuvres. These fancy treats are also the perfect size for children’s tea parties. You Will Need: Bread or Flour TortillasSandwich ToppingsRolling PinSharp […]
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