3-year-olds are learning to use their hands. Let them pour, stir, spread, and shake.
4- and 5-year-olds are learning to use small muscles in their fingers. Let them peel bananas and eggs, cut with a plastic knife, mash, measure, and wipe off a table or counter.
Always wash hands before you cook for at least 15-20 seconds. Use soap and warm water and sing the ABCs.
Have your kids stand on a chair to help you prepare foods on the counter top.
Keep knives safely out of reach.
Try This
Involve your kids in helping to prepare one meal this week.
Cooking Eggs with Leftover Veggies
Meet Adrienne's son Evan! Join him in the kitchen and learn his quick recipe for using up leftover veggies!
