10+ Cakes Kids Can Make
Baking is one of my favorite things to do with the kids in my daycare and with my own daughter. It’s a great way to teach simple chemistry, measurements and counting, as well as practical life skills and cooperative team work (if you’re in a group). Today, I’m excited to share our Top Ten Cakes Kids Can Make – make sure to pin this for your next special event!
Since the kids help in the kitchen every single day in my house, we have a kids’ kitchen cupboard set up with all of their child-sized tools easily accessible for them, as well as aprons that they have all personalized.
Baking with kids is a great way to develop skills, but it also builds confidence and gives children an ability to experience the joy of sharing their creations with other people and watching them enjoy their treats.
I’ll admit: it can get messy. Sometimes they mis-measure, sometimes bits of eggshell get in the batter – it’s not always Pinterest perfect. But I think it’s important to avoid the desire to hover or take over in order for children to truly develop the necessary skills and also for them to feel pride in their work. If you’re not ready to hand over a full recipe creation to your kids, try giving them specific jobs that you’re okay with not micromanaging – like stirring the batter, frosting the cake, etc. Try to trust them with tasks that you won’t feel tempted to take over.
Cakes Kids Can Make
Rice Krispie Treat No-Bake Cheesecake from Recipe Rebel
Or, if you’re in the mood for some cupcakes, these natural Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes or Princess Aurora Cupcakes are gorgeous and super-easy for kids to do.
Be sure to check out the other Top Ten Collections from my fellow kids’ activity bloggers:
Top 10 Cakes Kids Can Make from Sugar, Spice & Glitter
Top 10 Party Cakes from Witty Hoots
Top 10 Girly Parties by Teach me Mommy
Top 10 Birthday Party Goody Bag Ideas from Something 2 Offer
Top 10 Free Birthday Party Printables from Sunny Day Family
Top 10 balloon party games from The Usual Mayhem
Top 10 Party Crafts from Craftulate
Top 10 Party Themes for Toddlers from Play & Learn Every Day
Top 10 Preschool Party Themes from Adventures of Adam
Top 10 Party Balloon Ideas from Words ‘n’ Needles