# Background 
On our recent trip to Bangkok, my boy had his first taste of exploring the kitchen all by himself without help from mom or dad. He had watched much of Junior Bakeoff, Junior Master Chef, and Master Chef, so he was so fascinated with the idea. 
> 在我們最近一次去曼谷的旅行中，我孩獨自一人在廚房里體驗廚師的工作而完全沒有媽媽或爸爸的幫助。他曾經看過Junior Bakeoff， Junior Master Chef, and Master Chef，所以他對這個主意非常著迷。

We booked him a cooking session slot at the kids club (one of the reasons why countless families have stayed at that hotel) where cooking sessions are regularily hosted. He was having a solo session with his mom waiting on the sofa there while I was having my culinary lesson elsewhere. 
> 我們在兒童俱樂部為他預定了一個烹飪課課程（兒童俱樂部是無數家庭入住該酒店的原因之一），這兒童俱樂部定期舉辦烹飪課程。

# Learning 
He worked with a team of kids around his age and led by a hotel chef and kids club helper. The team had to do the ingredient chopping, dough patting and kneading and baking totally on their own with mere supervision and guidance from the chef and helper. 
> 他與一群年齡相仿的孩子一起學習，並由酒店廚師和兒童俱樂部幫手領導。廚師和幫手只是監督和指導，而隊員就自己將配料切碎，麵團拍打和揉麵和烘烤。

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He listens to the chef and awaits instructions 

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He takes turn for hand washing 

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The first ever pizza made by him

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He is on the way back to the room. He wanted to share his achievement with me. I gave him many thumbs up and patted him on the shoulder!

# Why this junior-chef learning makes me smile and happy? 為什麼這個探索學習讓我開心，滿意？
## 1. Communication 
He worked with the chef, the helper, and other kids. He had to listen to and act on instructions. Skipping steps or ignoring instructions could have not complete the session. 
> 他需與廚師，幫手和其他孩子一起工作。他必須聽取指導，並按照指示採取行動。跳過步驟或忽略說明是無法完成學習。

## 2. Collaboration in group 
It was not just about him in the group. He had to be considerate and be a team player along the way. 
Teams make things happen!
> 團隊不僅僅是他。他必須體諒並成為一名團隊球員。

## 3. Maths
He did the counting of ingredients and sorted out how many of them needed as toppings. 
> 他要處理配料數量。

## 4. Independence 
Cooking is a life skill and he got a basic grasp of the A to Z of cooking all on his own. 
> 烹飪是一種生活技巧，他有基本的概念。

## 5. Respect for food and farmers
Farmers work almost around the clock to grow things. Wasting food is disrespect. 
> 農民辛勤種植東西。浪費食物是不尊重的。

## 6. Respect for all professions 
Being a chef or working in the kitchen is not something to be ashamed of. Do just lawyers, bankers or doctors deserve respect?
> 當廚師或在廚房工作並不值得慚愧。只有律師，銀行家或醫生值得尊重嗎？

## Sharing
He brought back some slices to the room and shared with me!
> 他帶回了一些薄餅和我分享！

# In conclusion 
What a big milestone and a priceless achievement! My boy has stepped to another stage of his life and started a new chapter of his life! I am proud of him and must thank whoever has guided, led and taught him! Thank you! 
> 多麼重要的里程碑和無價的成就！我孩已經踏上了他人生的另一個階段，開始了他人生的新篇章！我為他感到自豪，並且必須感謝那些引導，領導和教導他的人！謝謝！

### Thank you @elizacheng of @teammalaysia for hosting this #makemesmile campaign and accepting my submission. This post is serving my entry to the #makemesmile campaign week 2.
> 謝謝@teammalaysia 的@elizacheng舉辦此#makemesmile並接受我的參與。這篇文章正是參加#makemesmile第2週的活動。

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