Kids Can Help In The Kitchen At Any Age

Children learn by touching, tasting, feeling, smelling, and listening. They love to help prepare food and cook because they can use all their senses. Children like to eat the foods they make. Plan ways the children in your care can help you. Be sure to consider the age of the child. Of course babies can’t cook yet, but they will enjoy being with you and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the kitchen. • Talk...

5 Steps To Kids Helping In The Kitchen

Step 1: Have kids read the recipe out loud to make sure they have all the ingredients and equipment, and enough time to prepare the recipe. Step 2: Next, clear and clean a work area to prepare the recipe. You can sanitize counter tops by adding 1 teaspoon bleach to 1 quart water in a spray bottle. Let air dry or dry with a paper towel. Step 3: Set out all ingredients, pans and baking tools listed in the recipe. This is also...