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Something I frequently did with kids was let them cook for the animals.
For example, we would make bird food bricks for the birds. We'd put peanut butter and bird seed on pine cones for the birds and squirrels. I would let them mix and need the dough for the dog treats....and then cut them into lots of different shapes and bake them. There were also quite interested in pouring all the ingredients together for when we made dog food.
The great thing about baking for animals is that it's really, really hard to mess it up. It's okay if some gets dropped on the floor or if there's not enough seasoning, etc. If the treats turn out messy or ugly, it doesn't matter!
For example, we would make bird food bricks for the birds. We'd put peanut butter and bird seed on pine cones for the birds and squirrels. I would let them mix and need the dough for the dog treats....and then cut them into lots of different shapes and bake them. There were also quite interested in pouring all the ingredients together for when we made dog food.
The great thing about baking for animals is that it's really, really hard to mess it up. It's okay if some gets dropped on the floor or if there's not enough seasoning, etc. If the treats turn out messy or ugly, it doesn't matter!