Kids helping in the kitchen

4/7/2016 (Permalink)

Here are some ideas for different children’s age groups and what they can do around the kitchen as the holiday meal is prepared.

Kids 3-5 can:

-Get ingredients out of the refrigerator
-Measure and mix ingredients together in a bowl.
-Pour liquids into a bowl.
-Wash fruits and vegetables off under cold water.

-Use a cookie cutter to cut shapes out of cookie dough or sandwiches.

Kids 6-8 can:

-Open packages
-Use a butter knife to spread frosting cream cheese, peanut butter or soft cheese.
-Peel vegetables
-Measure ingredients in a bowl
-Set the table

Kids 9-12 can:
-Begin to follow a recipe
-Open cans
-Use electrical kitchen appliances, such as microwave oven, when a grown-up is present
-Use a grater to shred cheese and vegetables
-Turn stove burners on and off and select oven temperature when a grown up is present
-Help plan the meal
-Make a salad

Kids 14+ can:
-Operate the stove or oven without an adult present
-Heat food up in the microwave without an adult present
-Drain cooked pasta into a colander
-Take a tray of food out of the oven

Here are some safety tips to keep your family safe :

• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.

• Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.

• Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.

• Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.

• Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.

• Keep knives out of the reach of children.

• Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.

• Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.

• Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.

• Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

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