Healthy eating and cooking

Published: 26 Jul 2024 Tagged: Child DevelopmentChildDevelopmentCooking SkillsCulinary Educationeating habitsFamily ActivitiesFood VocabularyHealthy Eatinglanguage developmentLanguageDevelopmentnutritionNutrition and EducationNutritious FoodsRecipe ReadingSpeakablespeech therapySpeechTherapy

Learning about healthy eating and cooking not only promotes good nutrition but also enhances language skills related to food, recipes, and cooking. Here are some key elements to focus on:

• Food Vocabulary: Expand knowledge of different foods, ingredients, and their nutritional benefits.
• Recipe Instructions: Practice reading and following recipes, which helps with sequencing and comprehension.
• Descriptive Language: Use descriptive language to talk about textures, flavours, and aromas.
• Cooking Techniques: Learn terms related to various cooking methods such as baking, steaming, and sautéing.
• Measurement and Math: Incorporate math skills by measuring ingredients and adjusting recipe quantities.
• Cultural Cuisine: Explore dishes from different cultures to broaden culinary and cultural understanding.
• Healthy Choices: Discuss the importance of making healthy food choices and understanding dietary guidelines.

Engaging in healthy eating and cooking activities is a fun and practical way to enhance language skills while promoting overall well-being. Exploring healthy eating and cooking can be a delightful journey that enhances language skills and encourages nutritious habits. Speakable's lead SLP therapist, Binh Doan, integrates these activities into therapy sessions, making learning both fun and beneficial.