- Identified different types of vegetables and fruits
- Learned about the different states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) by observing how ingredients change when cooked
- Understood the concept of time and how it relates to cooking by waiting for the food to cook
- Learned about hygiene and safety in the kitchen by washing hands and being careful around hot surfaces and sharp objects
Continued development: Encourage the child to help with meal planning and grocery shopping to further their knowledge of different types of foods and where they come from. Introduce simple recipes that involve measuring and mixing ingredients to reinforce concepts of volume and density. Discuss the importance of nutrition and how different foods provide different nutrients for the body.