Kitchen Tip Thursday: Cooking with Kids

Happy Thursday Everyone! Thanks for stopping by the kitchen today. Today we are going to share with you ways to cook in the kitchen with your children. Cooking with kids teaches them math skills, how to follow directions, healthy eating and it gives you a chance to bond with them. Take a look at these tips and feel free to share some of your own.

• Let your kids pick out vegetables to try.
• Allow kids to plan out the menu or the recipe.
• Hygiene first, teach them the benefits of washing their hands while cooking.
• Set up a work area just for them.
• Explain the rules of the stove, and hot surfaces.
• Have them read each set of directions out loud.
• Practice math skills as they measure and stir ingredients.
• Teach them to share the process with siblings and /or friends.
• Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes with bread.
• Decorate sandwiches with their favorite veggies.
• Try dishes from other cultures to teach foreign language or history.
• Dress for the occasion: an apron or a mini chef’s hat will do the trick.
• Give your kids their own set of plastic measuring cups and spoons.
• Have fun!

We hope you have picked up some tips to share with the children in your life. Do you have any additional tips? Please feel free to share them with us.