Let's get cooking!

As a parent we always find ourselves feeding these little humans. Therefore, we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Often times, they are right behind us to find a way to help in the kitchen. Lets give this sweet character a sweet thing! Lets make cookies!

You would need letter cookie cutters and any flavor cookie dough you or your family likes, and optional frosting, sprinkler or cookie decorations. Before putting it in the oven have your little baker use the cookie cutter on the cookie dough. Have him say the letter he or she "cut out". Do the letters of their name. Have the child say or read the names. Do this with other family members, like siblings or pets. Teach them to spell the word mom and dad with this activity. Get really creative. This is great for reading and letter sounds. 

Once all the letter are cut out, it is time to put it in the oven. Please, please, please follow the directions on your cookie dough box or wrapper for this part. As I do not know the type of you cookie you got or the respected instructions are for it. 

After the cookies are done take out to cool down. Once cooled you can start decorating! Use the frosting or sprinkles whatever you like!

As the best part time eat! Be sure to post your picture of this activity! I would love to see their creativeness.