Cooking with Kids
Full Story
Cooking with children has many benefits. It is a great learning experience and it can make for wonderful and interactive quality time. But it is also one of the most dangerous rooms in the house. Inviting a child to share experiences in the kitchen requires constant supervision and guidance at any age. Here are a few tips to help you both enjoy the experience.
Setting Ground Rules
Before entering the kitchen, ask your child to identify all of the dangers in a kitchen. What is sharp? What is hot? Does your child know that getting an electrical appliance wet can be extremely dangerous? Once you feel that all of the dangers have been clearly defined, set the rules. The child should know that until given explicit permission, he should never begin a project in the kitchen without your approval. When he is involved in a project, he must always keep his mind on what he is doing. There should be no horseplay with siblings, talking on the phone or getting sidetracked by a television show....
Read more
Making Apple Head Dolls with Kids
Baking Lessons for Kids
How to Teach Kids Cooking Measurements
- 1Wash your hands.
- 2Choose your projects carefully.
- 3Organize projects ahead of time.
- 4Demonstrate the proper use of utensils, especially knives.
- 5Remember that seemingly innocent utensils like plastic knives and toothpicks can become dangerous weapons in the hands of an unwary child.
- 6Don't sample uncooked products made with raw eggs.
- 7Prepare for success.
Top List
7 Safety Tips for Cooking with Kids
