Safe and Easy Kitchen Tasks for Little Fingers
Giving kids a few simple, fun and safe tasks in the kitchen is a great way to teach them about cooking and nutrition. They may not decide to be star chefs, but you can rest assured they'll know their way around a kitchen — and hey, you never know!
Planning the Meal
Dinnertime doesn't have to be a battle over broccoli. Planning a meal with your kids is a great way to introduce some healthy ingredients into their favorite foods.
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Washing Fruits and Vegetables
Start your kids' culinary education with this simple but important step.
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Shredding Lettuce
Kids love working with their hands, so they might have so much fun tearing the lettuce that they actually eat the salad!
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Assembling
Let your kids stack their burgers and sandwiches just how they like 'em.
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Measuring
Teach your kids how to measure and they'll have mastered one of the fundamentals of baking.
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Stirring Dry Ingredients
Just make sure their aprons are firmly tied on — you want your kids to stir the dry ingredients, not wear them.
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Separating Eggs
What child doesn't relish the opportunity to get his or her hands gooey?
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Whisking
This job can be tough on little arms, but it's a great way to teach older kids one of the trickier techniques of the kitchen.
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Frosting a Cake
Encourage your kids to come up with their own frosting designs.
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Tasting
The best part! See what your kids think of their culinary creations and get some insight into their personal tastes.
