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Children learn by touching, tasting, feeling, smelling and listening. They love to help prepare food and cook because they can use all their senses - and they like to eat the foods they make.
Consider these kid-cooking tips before you begin:
- Good cooks of all ages always wash their hands before cooking.
- Remind children to wait until the dish is done before sampling to help prevent illness
- Expect spills and messes..
- When dealing with short attention spans, assign quick, simple jobs and give
Children can do more as they grow:
Two-year-olds are learning to use the large muscles in their arms. They will enjoy activities
such as:
- scrubbing vegetables and fruits
- wiping tables
- dipping vegetables and fruits
- tearing lettuce and salad greens
- breaking bread for stuffing
- snapping fresh beans
Three-year-olds are learning to use their hands. Try activities such as:
- pouring liquids into a batter
- mixing batters
- shaking a milk drink
- kneading bread dough
Four-and-Five-year-olds are learning to control smaller muscles in their fingers. Offer them experiences such as:
- rolling bananas in cereal for a snack
- juicing oranges, lemons, and limes
- mashing soft fruits and vegetables
- measuring dry and liquid ingredients
- beating eggs with an egg beater or whisk
