Age-appropriate cooking is one of the most effective ways to instil healthy eating in children. They will be more open to eating nutritious foods and practise positive mealtime habits if they are involved in the making of such foods themselves. The following article provides strategies for engaging children in cooking in the early childcare setting.

A savoury scone is a perfect wholesome snack for morning, afternoon and late snack. 

Muesli Fruit Slices are soft, chewy, delicious and really simple to make. A healthy and delicious morning or afternoon snack for children. 

Cheese and vegemite scrolls are easy to make and perfect for an afternoon snack. They are budget-friendly and contain simple pantry ingredients. 

These muffins with bananas and apricots are the perfect balance of tasty and nutritious. These are great for children to have as a healthy afternoon or late snack. 

The early childcare setting can be hugely valuable in instilling healthy eating and lifestyle habits in children. What better way to do that than by engaging them in fun cooking activities. The following article provides a list of cooking skills for children from 2 years to 5 years old.