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Parents’ Choice: Top Toys for Kids Who Love Cooking

Parents’ Choice: Top Toys for Kids Who Love Cooking
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Noodle Staff November 23, 2015

Know a kid who loves cooking or aspires to be a chef? Check out this list of eight Parents' Choice–recommended toys for kids, suited to ages 2 through 12.

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In this course, participants learn core principles, concepts, and methods of continuous improvement and explore the history of continuous improvement efforts. In a series of lectures, Master Black Belt in Six Sigma Shane Wentz, Ph.D., enables learners to enhance, optimize, and stabilize business processes and to augment quality control through varied methodologies. Participants gain the skills and knowledge to reimagine internal processes, engage in advanced problem-solving, and empower employees. The course covers high-level foundational principles of Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC processes before diving deep into Lean Six Sigma methods. Learners will analyze the tools of process mapping, Kaizen (a continuous improvement method/tool deemed a prerequisite for Lean transformation success), Lean (a continuous improvement philosophy that emphasizes streamlined workflows and reducing waste), and the process improvement methodology driving DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control.

Beyond Silicon Valley

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Entrepreneurs fostering new ventures outside of well-developed entrepreneurial ecosystems like Silicon Valley face significant challenges. These markets are unlike Silicon Valley, and they will likely remain so. That doesn't mean they can't nurture and sustain new businesses. In transitioning markets that lack abundant private sector financing, creative approaches from government officials, donors, and business leaders can fill the void to support entrepreneurial activity. Northeast Ohio (where Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University are located) has become a laboratory for such innovative solutions. During our time together in this course, we will explore some of these creative approaches to promoting regional entrepreneurship. Northeast Ohio has seen a massive infusion of government and donor resources for over ten years. In that time, Northeast Ohio has promoted regional development (including job creation and follow-on funding) through alternative methods of financing startups. It has not been easy. The region has made progress, but it remains to be seen whether it has struck upon an enduring formula. A dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem takes many years, even decades, to develop. Government policymakers and donors typically seek quicker returns on their support programs, which makes long-term support for entrepreneurship challenging. This course includes case studies and first-person testimonials from entrepreneurs who have launched products and services ranging from medical devices to LED lights to whiskey. You will learn how these entrepreneurs discovered and procured resources from various programs and intermediary organizations. You will hear from business people still in the process of developing their companies as well as those whose ventures have flourished. Our focus will extend beyond Cleveland to selected markets around the world, including Greece, Vietnam, Tunisia, Argentina, Rwanda and China. You will learn about international incentives and other supports available to developing startups and small businesses across the globe. This course examines how different communities around the world approach implementing strategies and methods to support businesses. I will ask you to reflect on how to apply the principles we learn to growing entrepreneurship where you live. The social interactive features of the online platform will enable students from around the world to share ideas and learn from one another. Most MOOCs rebroadcast professors’ lectures; this course is different. Don’t expect to see me standing in front of the camera, talking and lecturing every module. Instead, the lectures will be relatively short in length. They have more of the feel of an engaging documentary than a static classroom setting. ## __What type of person takes the *Beyond Silicon Valley* course?__ - Active and aspiring businesspeople in communities looking to initiate new startup ecosystems or bolster existing ones - Current and prospective entrepreneurs who want to learn about funding sources, risk management, and the lifecycle of startups - Professionals who work in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, philanthropic institutions, and various private funds that fund startups - Anyone curious about how to create and grow startup ecosystems outside the major tech hubs - The principles Beyond Silicon Valley teaches have been drawn from and applied to startups worldwide, from small villages to megalopolises. You'll study success stories spanning the globe from Vietnam to Kosovo to Botswana. ## __What will you learn in *Beyond Silicon Valley*?__ - How and where startups can find funding to get their businesses off the ground - What role government can play in encouraging startups and a healthy startup ecosystem - How anchor institutions such as universities and healthcare systems participate in startup ecosystems - How nongovernmental organizations support startups - How to raise funds from venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators - How to navigate challenging periods in the startup lifecycle - The importance of mentoring in successful startups

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate

Offered By University of South Florida logo
In this course, participants learn core principles, concepts, and methods of continuous improvement and explore the history of continuous improvement efforts. In a series of lectures, Master Black Belt in Six Sigma Shane Wentz, Ph.D., enables learners to enhance, optimize, and stabilize business processes and to augment quality control through varied methodologies. Participants gain the skills and knowledge to reimagine internal processes, engage in advanced problem-solving, and empower employees. The course covers high-level foundational principles of Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC processes before diving deep into Lean Six Sigma methods. Learners will analyze the tools of process mapping, Kaizen (a continuous improvement method/tool deemed a prerequisite for Lean transformation success), Lean (a continuous improvement philosophy that emphasizes streamlined workflows and reducing waste), and the process improvement methodology driving DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control.

Beyond Silicon Valley

Offered By Case Western Reserve University logo
Entrepreneurs fostering new ventures outside of well-developed entrepreneurial ecosystems like Silicon Valley face significant challenges. These markets are unlike Silicon Valley, and they will likely remain so. That doesn't mean they can't nurture and sustain new businesses. In transitioning markets that lack abundant private sector financing, creative approaches from government officials, donors, and business leaders can fill the void to support entrepreneurial activity. Northeast Ohio (where Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University are located) has become a laboratory for such innovative solutions. During our time together in this course, we will explore some of these creative approaches to promoting regional entrepreneurship. Northeast Ohio has seen a massive infusion of government and donor resources for over ten years. In that time, Northeast Ohio has promoted regional development (including job creation and follow-on funding) through alternative methods of financing startups. It has not been easy. The region has made progress, but it remains to be seen whether it has struck upon an enduring formula. A dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem takes many years, even decades, to develop. Government policymakers and donors typically seek quicker returns on their support programs, which makes long-term support for entrepreneurship challenging. This course includes case studies and first-person testimonials from entrepreneurs who have launched products and services ranging from medical devices to LED lights to whiskey. You will learn how these entrepreneurs discovered and procured resources from various programs and intermediary organizations. You will hear from business people still in the process of developing their companies as well as those whose ventures have flourished. Our focus will extend beyond Cleveland to selected markets around the world, including Greece, Vietnam, Tunisia, Argentina, Rwanda and China. You will learn about international incentives and other supports available to developing startups and small businesses across the globe. This course examines how different communities around the world approach implementing strategies and methods to support businesses. I will ask you to reflect on how to apply the principles we learn to growing entrepreneurship where you live. The social interactive features of the online platform will enable students from around the world to share ideas and learn from one another. Most MOOCs rebroadcast professors’ lectures; this course is different. Don’t expect to see me standing in front of the camera, talking and lecturing every module. Instead, the lectures will be relatively short in length. They have more of the feel of an engaging documentary than a static classroom setting. ## __What type of person takes the *Beyond Silicon Valley* course?__ - Active and aspiring businesspeople in communities looking to initiate new startup ecosystems or bolster existing ones - Current and prospective entrepreneurs who want to learn about funding sources, risk management, and the lifecycle of startups - Professionals who work in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, philanthropic institutions, and various private funds that fund startups - Anyone curious about how to create and grow startup ecosystems outside the major tech hubs - The principles Beyond Silicon Valley teaches have been drawn from and applied to startups worldwide, from small villages to megalopolises. You'll study success stories spanning the globe from Vietnam to Kosovo to Botswana. ## __What will you learn in *Beyond Silicon Valley*?__ - How and where startups can find funding to get their businesses off the ground - What role government can play in encouraging startups and a healthy startup ecosystem - How anchor institutions such as universities and healthcare systems participate in startup ecosystems - How nongovernmental organizations support startups - How to raise funds from venture capitalists, angel investors, and accelerators - How to navigate challenging periods in the startup lifecycle - The importance of mentoring in successful startups
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What combines chemistry, cuisine, creativity, and color — not to mention fractions, reading comprehension, and experimentation? Cooking, of course!

In the words of Bel-Air Bay Club executive chef Peter Edwards, "Being a chef is like being an artist, a tradesperson, and a creator — all in one career."

If your child has expressed an interest in cooking, feed that passion by introducing one of these engaging and educational toys.

1. New Sprouts Stir Fry

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What it is: Wok, veggie, and tongs set for pretend kitchen play

Parents’ Choice Award®: Recommended — “a staple for every preschooler's kitchen"

Number of players: 1+

Recommended for lovers of: Kitchen activities and accessories

Ages: 2+

Price: $24.99 (purchase{: target="_blank" rel="nofollow" })

2. OTO Taco Truck/Ice Cream Truck

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What it is: A colorful child-sized cardboard food truck playhouse (which can be purchased as either a taco truck or an ice cream truck) featuring detailed artwork designs

Parents’ Choice Award®: Recommended — “right up a child’s playtime alley"

Number of players: 1+

Recommended for lovers of: Pretend play, imagined worlds, art, food

Ages: 2+

Price: $59.00 (purchase{: target="_blank" rel="nofollow" })

3. Chop Chop

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What it is: A cooking magazine for kids who enjoy a wide variety of really good food

Parents’ Choice Award®: Gold — “raising the bar for kids’ cooking"

Recommended for lovers of: Delicious global cuisine, cooking

Ages: 2–12; best for ages 7+

Price: $3.99 at the newsstand; $14.95 for 4-issue subscription (purchase{: target="_blank" rel="nofollow" })

4. Li’l Woodzeez Honeysuckle Street Treats Food Truck

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What it is: A realistic food truck with working parts and 88 food items as accessories

Parents’ Choice Award®: Recommended — “our testers were captivated"

Number of players: 1+

Recommended for lovers of: Pretend play, food preparation and service, toys in motion

Ages: 3+

Price: $29.99 (purchase{: target="_blank" rel="nofollow" })

5. Our Generation Bite to Eat Diner

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What it is: A large-scale retro-style diner complete with a jukebox, stools, dessert display, and functional chalkboard and light, plus 80 accessories

Parents’ Choice Award®: Silver — “colorful and detailed"

Number of players: 1+

Recommended for lovers of: Pretend play, dolls, restaurants

Ages: 3+

Price: $120.99 (purchase{: target="_blank" rel="nofollow" })

6. Yeti in My Spaghetti

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What it is: A game of dexterity in which kids take turns removing fake noodles, trying to avoid letting the Yeti fall into the bowl

Parents’ Choice Award®: Recommended — “a fun-to-say and fun-to-play game"

Number of players: 2+

Recommended for lovers of: Dexterity games, concentration tasks, pick-up sticks

Ages: 4+

Price: $17.99 (purchase{: target="_blank" rel="nofollow" })

7. Bugs in the Kitchen

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What it is: A fast-paced strategy board game featuring a battery-operated hex-bug

Parents’ Choice Award®: Gold — “this game is a keeper, and one we'll pull out time and again"

Number of players: 2–4

Recommended for lovers of: Strategy, bugs, multi-age play

Ages: 6+

Price: $29.99 (purchase{: target="_blank" rel="nofollow" })

8. Cooking Class

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What it is: An engaging cookbook featuring 57 delicious recipes that children can prepare themselves, with some supervision

Parents’ Choice Award®: Silver — “a wonderful kitchen addition for the whole family as well as for classrooms with access to a kitchen"

Number of players: 1+ (plus an adult)

Recommended for lovers of: Cooking, new recipes, delicious food

Ages: 8–12

Price: $18.95 (purchase{: target="_blank" rel="nofollow" })

To discover other great educational toys for kids with a variety of interests, check out all nine gift guides from Noodle and Parents' Choice®.

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