In the kitchen with pots and pans,
A recipe book in tiny hands,
A list of ingredients to choose,
And careful steps they must not lose.

Protein is important, that they know,
A source of strength to help them grow,
But some can be rather tough,
And make them feel uncomfortable enough.

So, they learn a trick or two,
To remove what they don't want to chew,
A chicken breast or fish bone,
Gone in a flash, they'll learn to own.

With patience and a little care,
A healthy meal they can prepare,
Full of protein, veggies, and more,
To help them grow strong to the core.

And when the cooking is all done,
They'll have a meal that's just begun,
A source of energy and delight,
To help them dream and sleep at night.

Reflections

1. What was the most challenging part of cooking for the young chef?
2. Why is protein important for our bodies?
3. What are some of the ways the young chef learned to remove uncomfortable parts of the ingredients?
4. What are some of the benefits of learning to cook at a young age?
5. What would you like to cook if you were a young chef?