The Importance of Cooking in Early Years - Online Course

Nurture healthy habits, creativity, and confidence in young children through the power of cooking. This engaging online course explores why introducing cooking in the early years is essential for children’s development, wellbeing, and lifelong relationship with food.

Through interactive lessons and practical guidance, participants will discover:

• Developmental benefits – how cooking supports fine motor skills, language, numeracy, and problem-solving.

• Health and nutrition foundations – fostering positive eating habits and food awareness from the start.

• Social and emotional growth – encouraging teamwork, independence, and a sense of achievement.

• Practical strategies – age-appropriate cooking activities, safety tips, and ways to adapt tasks for different developmental stages.

• Curriculum connections – linking cooking to early years frameworks and learning goals.

Perfect for early years educators, childcare providers, and parents, this course offers both theory and hands-on inspiration to bring the joy of cooking into everyday practice. By the end, you’ll have the tools and confidence to make cooking a valuable, fun, and educational part of children’s early experiences.