Caring for Our Bodies and Learning to Cook

Purpose

We can take care of the bodies our Heavenly Father has given us by learning how to cook and by eating healthy foods.

Description

• For older or more experienced children, teach skills such as using a knife safely, measuring ingredients accurately, and using the oven or stove.
• For larger groups, prepare a meal with more than one course, and have smaller groups work on each dish. Talk about what makes a healthy, balanced meal.
• Service idea: Make and deliver a meal or treat to someone who is sick or in need.
• Try a new healthy food. Bring in a fruit, vegetable, or healthy snack that you think may not be familiar to the children. Invite them to sample the new food. If possible, consider making a healthy snack together. Please be sensitive and plan ahead for any children with food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
• Service idea: Find a community garden where the children can help weed, take care of the plants, or harvest fruits or vegetables that will bless other people in the community.

Discussion Idea

How does taking care of our bodies show gratitude to Heavenly Father?
What does it mean to you that our bodies are created in the image of our Heavenly Parents?