Planning a Simple Meal from Ingredients on Hand: Building Resourcefulness in Children
Last Saturday, my 8-year-old wanted to make lunch but we were out of her favorite bread. She looked at me expectantly, waiting for me to solve the problem. Instead of immediately suggesting alternatives, I remembered our family’s commitment to the Life-Ready approach. I opened the pantry and said, “Let’s see what we do have. What could you make with these ingredients?” The look of concentration and then pride on her face when she created a delicious meal told me we had a perfect opportunity to practice resourcefulness in a low-stakes environment. ...