Writing, in the kitchen?
Why not!
Does one of your children need a little help with the mechanics of writing- penmanship, grammar, or spelling perhaps? Try incorporating some kitchen copywork. Have them copy recipes onto recipe cards or into their very own recipe book. Doesn’t that sound like much more fun than another workbook page? I think so, and my daughters do, too. There are some lovely scrapbook pages geared towards recipes that could make kitchen writing all the more enjoyable. When completed, the recipe scrapbook will be a great keepsake or gift.
Creating shopping lists, inventory lists for the pantry, menu plans, recipe cards, place cards, etc. are all good ways to get in some writing practice.
Here’s a link to lots of free printable recipe cards. For even more inspiration, check out the printable recipe cards, shopping lists, and the recipe card creator at countryclipart.com
Encourage young writers to create their own stories or little books about their favorite foods, a favorite holiday and its special dishes, etc.
If the children are a bit older and could use something different to encourage their writing, how about letting them create a tutorial on cooking their favorite food? If they enjoy cooking and blogging, this can be a great way to log in some writing practice. I find it highly entertaining, and fellow foodie bloggers are always happy to snag a new recipe!
Hope these ideas inspire you to incorporate a little writing into your family’s kitchen adventures!
Blessings,
Catherine
Catherine Love lives in the heart of Texas with her husband Carl, and their 3 daughters, Sarah, Hannah, and Cana. They enjoy cooking, gardening, and learning new things together as they pursue a lifestyle of learning. You can read Catherine's Kitchen Adventures and more on her blog- Seeds of Love.
