We show kids the fun of cooking. Cooking is a family affair, atlas kids must learn & since each kid is different it is important that adults consider a kids abilities when assigning kitchen duties or teaching. Remember, kids under 10 years old rarely understand the inherent dangers in a kitchen & adults must be present, closely supervise the preparation of foods. We recommend task by age groups such as below.
| OVER AGE 5 | Stir ingredients together in a bowl; rinse foods under cold water; use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes in dough |
| OVER AGE 9 | Use a butter knife or plastic knife to spread peanut butter or slice soft cheese |
| OVER AGE 10 | Squeeze garlic from a garlic press; use electrical kitchen appliances such as a blender, food processor, electric mixer; microwave or toaster oven |
| OVER AGE 12 | Chop or slice with a paring knife; use stove top to turn burners on & off & select oven temperature; flip pancakes on a hot griddle; place a tray of cookies in the oven; peel vegetables; use an electric can opener; shred cheese with a hand grater |
| OVER AGE 14 | Operate the stove top without adult supervision; drain cooked spaghetti into a colander; remove a tray of cookies from the oven |
IMPORTANT: This is only a guide, it is the adults responsibility to assign task & then closely supervise the preparation of food, we only provide the basic's, it is YOUR responsibility to see that it is done safely.
A kids mind is like a sponge, quickly absorbing new things....take advantage of this. Do even better by searching the internet & other sources for food and kitchen safety guides so that while you teach your kids to cook good you also teach them to cook SAFE.
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