American Girl Cooking
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official category rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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PEP-2026-27-AUTHORIZED-CURRICULUM-CONDITIONS
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Product description
Learning to cook is one of the most valuable life skills a child can develop—and <em>American Girl Cooking</em> makes that learning fun, achievable, and empowering.<br><br>Created with young cooks in mind, this approachable cookbook acts as a friendly kitchen coach, guiding students step by step through a wide variety of recipes. From snacks and soups to salads and main dishes, each recipe is designed to be clear, manageable, and rewarding, helping students build confidence with every success.<br><br>Perfect for homeschool families teaching life skills, this full-color, hardcover book encourages independence, responsibility, and creativity in the kitchen. Students learn not just how to cook, but how to follow directions, measure ingredients, manage time, and take pride in preparing food for others.<br><br>With its encouraging tone and practical focus, this cookbook is ideal for introducing cooking skills in a positive, low-pressure way—making it a wonderful resource for elementary and middle school students beginning their journey toward kitchen independence.<br><br><strong>Students will practice essential real-world skills, including:</strong><br><ul><li><strong>Basic Cooking Techniques:</strong> Preparing simple, wholesome meals and snacks</li><li><strong>Following Recipes Independently:</strong> Reading, measuring, sequencing, and timing</li><li><strong>Kitchen Safety:</strong> Using tools and appliances safely and responsibly</li><li><strong>Nutrition Awareness:</strong> Understanding balanced meals and wholesome ingredients</li><li><strong>Confidence & Independence:</strong> Building self-reliance through hands-on success</li><li><strong>Responsibility & Cleanup:</strong> Learning proper kitchen habits and care</li><li><strong>Sharing & Hospitality:</strong> Preparing food for family and friends with pride</li></ul>
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- FESUA_DailySkillBuilding
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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