10 ways your toddler can help in the kitchen —
It’s easy to hand your toddler a tablet or phone to distract them while you to cook dinner. But instead of letting them swipe and tap the time away, how about getting them to pour, stir and measure?in the kitchen. If they start at a young age, it can inspire a lifelong love of cooking—and of food in general. Kids who learn to cook are less likely to be picky eaters, and more likely to enjoy a wide variety of foods as they grow.
Not sure where to start? You are the best guide of what your toddler is capable of doing, but begin with these suggestions, which are appropriate for toddlers ages two and up.It’s important to start by teaching the first step: hand washing. After that, toddlers can help with tearing lettuce into pieces, taking peas out of the pod,
and picking herbs off stems. Seat your child comfortably, provide a bowl and be prepared to sweep afterwards .They may be too young to grasp the mathematical intricacies of half-teaspoons and quarter-cups, but they can certainly help scoop herbs and spices into small spoons, or add ingredients into measuring cups.
Part of cooking is tasting along the way. Let your children try the shredded cheddar before it’s added to the cheese sauce, or the raw green beans before they are steamed. This also serves as a teachable moment to explain that not all ingredients can be eaten raw. They should learn not to eat eggs, meat or poultry until they are fully cooked.
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