When you're cooking in the kitchen,You're learning all the while --To pour and measure, mix and stirAnd sift flour into a pile. Scrub your hands before you start Then gather up the gear -- Like pots'n pans and measuring cups That you use throughout the year.Go over the recipe, step-by-step,So you'll know just what to do.By carefully following the directions,It won't be hard for you. Have a hot pad handy And an adult standing by -- So you won't hurt yourself When using the stove or baking a pie.Besides the fun and learning,There's always cleaning up to do,And even though it's quite a chore,It's part of cooking too. But after all the work is done, It will soon be time for dinner. And when someone asks for seconds, You'll know you've cooked a winner!