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You’re always looking for new, fun activities that you and your kids can do together. Why not get cracking in the kitchen? A kids baking set can bring your family together in a whole new way. Your kids will love learning to make tasty treats, and getting hands-on in the kitchen is a great way to learn. And not just about how to cook, either. Baking is an excellent way to apply the skills that your kids are learning in school in a realistic and fun environment.The Educational Value of BakingIf your kids don’t think that the math and science skills they’re learning in school have much application in their everyday lives, grab a kids baking set and embark on a marathon session together in the kitchen to show them just how important learning is. These are just a few of the educational skills your children will be able to practice as you bake together:

• Math: When you bake, measuring ingredients becomes a key part of getting your recipe just right. This presents the perfect opportunity to practice fractions, and basic addition and subtraction.

• Science: At the end of the day, baking is really just one big chemistry experiment. You’re mixing things together and adding heat to get a reaction that transforms basic ingredients into tasty treats.

• Reading: To get those reactions to come together perfectly, you have to follow the recipe. Recipes are a great way to give kids who are just learning to read some practice to see how important reading is in everyday life.

• Following Directions: If you don’t follow the directions on a recipe, sometimes it can turn into a disaster. Baking adventures are the perfect way to reinforce the importance of following directions, and even to explore creative problem solving solutions when something goes wrong.

In addition to practicing critical skills from some of the most basic school subjects, your kids will also have the opportunity to learn about life skills when they use their kids baking set. Baking together provides a great opportunity to teach about nutrition, self-sufficiency, cleaning up after yourself, and even patience while you wait for your creations to come out of the oven.Make Memories (and Messes!) Together in the KitchenThe reason that baking can be such a great educational experience is that it’s fun! Sure, sometimes things can get messy in the kitchen, but baking together, cleaning up together, and enjoying the fruits of your culinary labors together is a great bonding experience for parents and kids. The food you cook together may disappear in moments, but the priceless memories you and your kids make with a kids baking set will last a lifetime.To find the perfect kids baking set for you and your family, visit Educational Insights® today! We’re a small, passionate team with a devoted interest in getting kids to think using fun and hands on toys and games. We aim to provide experiences that are both educational and adventurous, at home or in the classroom. Shop today to discover a world of excitement you won’t find at other toy companies.

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