As you\u2019ll know if you\u2019ve ever actually watched the Great British Bake Off, baking is one of those things that\u2019s easy to pick up, yet hard to master. But don\u2019t let that stop you from trying! As one of the most accessible and arguably safest forms of food preparation, the possibilities are nearly endless – whether you prefer sweet or savoury food. Hot cross buns, chocolate cake, gingerbread houses, homemade bread\u2026 the world\u2019s your oyster!<\/p>\n
The great thing about baking is that it\u2019s both a science and an art. Kids can get involved in the technical side with measuring and weighing the ingredients, or they can get creative with their decorations. The end result will always be something to be proud of! (Just be careful if attempting to bake the Prime Minister of New Zealand.)<\/p>\n
2. Get a pizza the action<\/strong><\/p>\n Making pizza from scratch is another fantastic activity, partially because of an aspect it shares with baking – namely, making bread from scratch. It\u2019s an eternally useful skill, and one that stands them in good stead for later life! If your family has ever enjoyed an affinity with Playdoh, they\u2019ll love making the real thing, rolling it out and topping it. You can also let them choose their own ingredients, which can be a brilliant way to get them to try things they might not have risked otherwise – such as olives or sardines. It can also help you educate them on how to cut things safely, using cutlery knives and soft ingredients such as mushrooms.<\/p>\n 3. Egg decorating<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019ll turn now to something a little more artsy. Easter may have been quite some time ago now, but if you\u2019ve got one or two eggs to spare (possibly after your baking escapades), there\u2019s nothing to stop you from getting a little creative with them! You can try and help your children create their favourite characters – whether that\u2019s the cast of Harry Potter, or a small army of egglike Minions!<\/p>\n 4. Help them tackle a bird box<\/strong><\/p>\n No, we\u2019re not suggesting you sit them down for a viewing of Sandra Bullock\u2019s supernatural thriller. We were thinking more about bringing some wildlife to you. There\u2019s something uniquely satisfying about watching birds get a few bites from a feeder you\u2019ve created yourself, and they\u2019re easy enough to make. You can find a couple of options on how to do so, but one of the simplest and easiest is to use an empty milk carton – especially as it makes good use of recyclable plastic.<\/p>\n 5. Grow your own vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re looking a bit more long-term here, but perhaps in the current crisis, a long term project is exactly what you need! Plus, it\u2019s a good way to encourage kids to make the most of what they have, and is a useful way to increase their self-sufficiency. (Again, all of which is especially relevant right now!) To start off with, all you need is a planter, your chosen vegetable, and a little bit of space on your windowsill. The rest is up to you!<\/p>\n If your worktops are looking like they might need a refresh once this is all over, that\u2019s where we can help here at Savoy Timber. We\u2019ve got a huge range of laminate kitchen worktops<\/a> to choose from, ranging from high gloss effects to stylish Zenith compact worktops<\/a>. And if you have any questions or need any advice, we\u2019re only a phone call away on 0345 0268 799!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At the time of writing, nobody quite knows how long this lockdown has left to go. There\u2019s even talk of the kids not being back at school until summer, so if you\u2019re a parent it\u2019s not unlikely that you\u2019re already on the lookout for something new to keep the family occupied. We\u2019ve got a few […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":3154,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Making-Pizza\"](\"https:\/\/www.savoytimber.com\/help-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Making-Pizza.jpg\")
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