Kids Can Cook, Too

Test that new-found dexterity and coordination by letting your child open the cans for this soup. Prepare and chop all the ingredients ahead of time and let her follow the recipe while you watch from nearby. Kids this age are often involved in science projects with school, so following a recipe feels more like a neat game than cooking dinner. Make sure you're on hand to chop, blend, and supervise at the stove.

Recipe:  Tomato Alphabet Soup