Playing with your food CAN be a recipe for Success!

Using play as a teaching device is a great way to reinforce skills and to introduce new concepts without children feeling like they are doing school work.  The following links and recipes are a great way for children to practice measurement and math facts as well as exploring the world of science all while making tasty treats and making non toxic creations to play with!

http://chemistry.about.com/od/ediblescienceprojects/Edible_Science_Projects.htm

http://www.leapingfromthebox.com/art/rlg/kitchenscience.html

http://www.education.com/collection/cgomes/easy-edible-kitchen-science-experiments/

http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.com/blog/2010/kitchen-chemistry-100-cool-food-science-experiments-for-kids-and-cooks/

http://kitchenpantryscientist.com/