Chabad Early Childhood of the Shluchim Office releases a brand-new preschool resource, “My First Kosher Cookbook”, a highly requested, comprehensive collection of preschool-friendly recipes.

Chabad Early Childhood is the international network supporting Chabad preschools on Shlichus with curriculum resources, teacher training, and more.

“At CEC, we are constantly looking for ways to support preschool directors with the practical needs of running their schools,” said Mrs. Rivky Baitelman, Director of Chabad Early Childhood. “One request that comes up time and again is for recipes that work well for children, if in preschools, camps, Hebrew Schools, etc.”

To address the need, “My First Kosher Cookbook” was created, a comprehensive collection of preschool friendly recipes featuring options for every Jewish holiday, along with many wholesome, allergy friendly recipes. 

The cookbook was designed with young children in mind with pictures of each ingredient allowing preschoolers to follow along independently and actively participate in the cooking process. 

There are teacher tips for the educators that will give them ways to spark curiosity, encourage conversations and support development of important skills. “My First Kosher Cookbook” includes recipes that will be skills for sequencing, measuring, problem-solving, language development, fine motor coordination, and independence.

“This cookbook was inspired by my own experience as a preschool teacher,” says Mrs. Mussie Gopin, who compiled and tested the recipes. “I wanted a collection of recipes that teachers could rely on year round. Each recipe was carefully selected and tested to be simple, wholesome, and successful in a preschool classroom, while helping children build skills and confidence through cooking.”

“My First Kosher Cookbook” is now available for preorder at ChabadEarlyChildhood.com/Cookbook. 

For more information, please ChabadEarlyChildhood.com and email [email protected] with any questions.

Chabad Early Childhood is a project of the Shluchim Office.