Cooking with children is fun! But it's also educational - and we're not just talking the maths of measuring and counting. Under 5s enjoy exploring with their senses, learning the tastes and textures of the ingredients they use. They also delight in the process, watching as foods are mixed and incorporated, kneaded and transformed. And, more than anything, they like pretending to be you, making and serving meals, pouring drinks and even cleaning up. There's a lot to learn .