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Cooking Up Language

Who would have thought a simple family activity could provide so much language stimulation! Cooking is regularly used in speech sessions at Speaking of Learning... as the primary activity to encourage language development. How can cooking enhance language, you ask?

A variety of skills are required to accomplish making your own delicious treats. You have to be able to read and understand the recipe, as well as follow the directions precisely. To encourage your child in practising using language, think and talk while you cook. Talk about the way the ingredients taste, feel, look and smell. Use ‘measuring’ language – how much, a little more/less, a cupful, etc.  Use action words:  stir, fill, scrape, measure, cut, coat; so many ways of ‘doing’ in the kitchen! 

Who knew learning language could be so tasty and fun!