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| Scrubbing, mixing, spreading, rolling - getting your kids cooking in the kitchen is a fun way to teach them about teamwork, problem solving, math, and science. Here a few ideas to help make your cooking together fun! |
| Age Appropriate Activities: Match these tasks to your little chefs age and skills! Chefs Ages 3-5 *measure ingredients *cut soft foods with a blunt knife *stirring and mixing *garnishing and assembing foods *roll and shape cookies Chefs Ages 5-6 *The above skills plus.. *Set the table *Finding ingredients in cabinet or spice rack Chefs Ages 6-8 *The above skills plus... *Help plan the meal *Make a salad *Prepare simple recipes Chefs Ages 8-12 *The above skills plus... *Use the microwave *Use the oven with adult supervision *Open cans *Shred cheese and vegetables |
| Kid Friendly Cooking Safety Rules S - Show them the right techniques for using tools like the way to handle a knife. Demonstrate by cutting soft butter. A - Always turn pot handles in toward the back of the range top. This way no one can accidentally bump into them and knock them over F - Falls in the kitchen can be limited by taking some simple precautions. Teach your kids to immediately wipe up spills. E - Electrical appliances always require adult supervision. Explain why you keep those applainces away from water and the dangers of getting shocked. T - Tools such as plastic mixing bowls and spoons are a great idea for little chefs. They're easier to handle and lighter. Y - Young children are facinated by ovens. always make sure the oven and other cooking appliances are turned off before you leave the kitchen. |
| 10 Ways to Help Build Better Eating Habits 1. Good Habits Stick- Encourage kids to build their own kabobs. It's a fun way to get them to eat more fruits, veggies and cheese. Serve kabobs with fun healthy dips. Remember they learn what they live and good eating habits started early in life are easier to maintain. 2. Expand On What They Like- Introduce veggies like carrots and peas to foods they already love like macaroni and cheese. 3. Presentation is Everything- Pack veggies or fruits in brightly colored pails or containers for a great snack at a picnic or at the park 4. Get Them Involved!- Let kids help make their own snacks and meals. 5. Little Power Shoppers- Let them choose their own fruits and veggie snacks at the store. They're more apt to try something new if they've chosen it. 6. Drink Your Fruit- Smoothies are a great way to get kids to eat more fruit and get more calcium. Keep some frozen fruit in the fridge for a great cold snack anytime. 7. Growing Taste Buds- Let your kids plant a garden-even if it's in a pot. They'll love to pick, wash and eat their own home grown veggies! 8. Mix it Up!- Encourgage your kids to prepare and try new foods. Have a theme night - Mexican, Greek, Italian, ect. it's fun way for everyone to try new things. 9. Serve Foods with Kid Appeal- let kids make faces, cars ect. with veggies like celery, carrots, cucumbers and more. If it's fun they won't care if it's healthy 10. Have a Contest- See who can make the biggest crunch with their fruits and veggies. Experiment on what is louder- carrots or apples. Have Fun! |
| To get started Cooking with YOUR kids....here are some fun recipes to do together! Food Recipes |