Dear __________,

We are making a list of our children's favorite foods. Can you help us?

• First, ask your child about the favorite food that you cook. Can your child tell what food is in the recipe. For example: Sugar is in cookies.
• Write the numbers 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5 on some paper.
  For example:
  1.  
  2.  
  3.  
  4.  
  5.  
• Can your child to count to five? Point to a number and say it, and ask your child to say each number if he or she can.
• Write the things you need to do next to the numbers above. Begin with a verb. ( A verb is the action you do. For example: eat.) For example here is one for Mashed Potatoes:
  1. Cut potatoes in small pieces.
  2. Put potatoes in hot boiling water for about ten minutes.
  3. Add a little milk and salt.
  4. Stir and mash until soft.
• Have your child help you make it. It is a good way to enjoy time together and learn.