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Why Baketivity Is the Perfect Baking Gift for Kids

These boxes are one of the best things I have ever bought for my kids. We get them monthly, and it is so much fun baking with my kids! ~Brittney Land, Happy Baketivity Customer ~ The foodie culture knows no age limit: more and more kids have developed a knack for preparing amazing foodstuffs, and just love everything about the kitchen. The great thing about baking is that you can teach children of all ages to bake – right from toddlers who are old enough to hold a spoon. And with kid-friendly baking tools in our store, there’s no limit to how good your child can become at baking with your help. Meanwhile, gift-giving is one of the five love languages, and we can confidently assert that you can’t show love to children without giving gifts. Sometimes, however, you may be lost for kids’ presents for your children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, or other young friends. You may want a meaningful gift that shows how much you love and support their developing baking skills. This is where Baketivity baking sets come to your rescue. In this article, learn exactly why our Baketivity baking kits are the perfect unique gift for young bakers in your life.Part of creative gift-giving is expressing why you sent someone a particular gift. When you have a child who has everything already, getting them an experience gift becomes the next best way to connect with them. Why? Experience gifts for kids create memories, and memories last a lifetime. When you give a Baketivity baking kit or cooking set, you’re saying to them, “Hey! I see how much you love baking. I love and support your passion. Here’s the next thing to experiment with!” Whether they will bake alone or with their family, you will have filled their day with joy. You can bet that he/she may forget other things they got as a Christmas gift or birthday gift, but they won’t quickly forget how they spent time baking their favorite desserts with family or friends thanks to you. Activity gifts for kids are great if you’re looking to occupy their time. That’s what makes our Baketivity sets such a cool idea. For example, for a birthday, you can buy several kits for girls and boys attending and then host a baking birthday party. (Even during this pandemic you can host quarantine baking birthday parties, thanks to Baketivity). Alternatively, you can sign up for a Baketivity subscription box for them, so that they have something to look forward to every month. That’s like sending them a gift that just keeps giving – every month, when a new box arrives, they feel the excitement afresh and get to relive their joyful experience all over again. Wouldn’t you want that for the kids in your life?Sending your little friends or relatives Baketivity baking kits or baking sets is more than just being that person that gives cool gifts. Baketivity baking kits encourage bonding and connection by providing parents and children, siblings, or caregivers a chance to be part of the present. Baketivity baking kits gives families a fantastic way to bond with children in a low-pressure situation. And such gifts become even more meaningful in this season when people limit movement, so children have mighty few activities to keep them engaged at home. Also, adults have few activities they can do together when looking to connect with children. Our baking kits make for delightful family activity gifts – without most of the pressure. You have pre-measured ingredients in neat vacuum-sealed packages, step-by-step instructions so that you won’t have to find recipes and complete shopping lists for the wet ingredients. Therefore, parents and caregivers won’t have much to do except oversee how the young bakers are progressing. Of course, the best part of baking comes at the end – when there are sweet treats for the entire family. Have a big family, just order more than one kit to make sure you have enough to go around! There’s a lot of fun and laughter in kitchen experiences for the whole family, and these are the things children remember for decades to come. Has your child been invited to a party, sleepover, or other visits, and you don’t know what they should carry along? They can bake and bring Baketivity desserts – you teach them good manners and responsibility when they participate in making what they give. Wholesome ingredients ensure that you come out with high-quality desserts that will have everyone drooling for more.Baking and cooking are essential life skills, and you can encourage them to master the craft by giving fun baking activities right from a young age. Parents who start baking with their children from toddling age – 2-3 years - find that they have proficient bakers who need minimal supervision by age 7-8. Yes, that young! What’s more, baking provides plenty of opportunities to complement classroom learning in comprehension, language, math, and science. Understanding and observing how ingredients come together is the science behind baking, and counting is an essential arithmetic skill. The benefits extend far beyond simple classroom lessons. Baking activities teach children how to read, interpret, and follow instructions, plan their time in the kitchen, and experiment within given bounds. That’s not all; young children still developing gross and fine motor skills can build hand strength, bilateral coordination, and hand-eye coordination through baking activities. Finally, the games inside every Baketivity kit will teach your child various lessons and provide meaningful engagement as the children wait for their treats.Any gift you give a child should offer more opportunities for fun and enjoyment. Baketivity kits are unique because they come with pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Therefore, the baking process is complex enough to be engaging but simple enough not to become frustrating. That’s what makes baking kits such unique gifts for young bakers. Will you be having your grandchildren over for the weekend? Order ahead for these fun gifts for kids to be delivered so that you have enjoyable activities to engage in together. Protect your reputation as a fun grandparent. Of course, the games and activities included in the kits will keep the young ones engaged for hours. There are even some games that you can play along with! How’s that for fun?There are many ways to show love to kids in your life, but Baketivity baking kits and baking sets take gift-giving to the next level. Have you found that one gift that can encourage kids’ creativity and imagination, boost self-confidence and esteem, and develop patience and good habits, all the while being fun and engaging? When you give a child one of our baking sets or kits, you’re not just giving them a gift; you’re teaching them and giving them a chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. Not sure what to get the young bakers in your life? Browse from our Baketivity shop – you’ll find all kinds of treats, delights, and baking sets for boys and girls. There’s something for every child in our store!

Frequently asked questions

What do you put in a kids pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Why should I use a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Are your pretzel baking kits kosher?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Do your pretzel baking kits include nuts?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What equipment do I need for a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Can I send a pretzel baking kit as a gift?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What age should a child start cooking?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

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