Keeping your kids safe in the kitchen is a number one priority. Kitchen safety for kids involves many considerations. Read along for a helpful guide on making your kitchen into a kid-friendly environment, without worry!
Search for tools. Preparing your little ones ahead of time will help make the process go smoothly. Search for kid-friendly knives, mixing bowls, cutting boards, shape cutters, and any other utensils they may need for preparation. Allow them to help you with the sharper and heated tools, like a blender, food processor, oven, stove, etc.
Create a drawer. Find a space that they can store tools and other kitchen items, like an apron. This is one way to empower them to take charge with cooking and baking!
Find a sturdy stool or kid-height surface. Allowing your little ones to see what they are preparing at eye-level is key for them to understand the process.
Show them first. When time permits, lead by example! When they watch you model the task, they will learn.
Give them a recipe book. If you have a plain notebook or binder with paper, you can help them write down the recipes. Let them get creative by labeling it or using stickers to decorate!
Allow creativity and style! The art of cooking doesn’t require perfection. Give your little ones an opportunity to express themselves with every recipe they make.
Ready to give it a try? Valentine’s day is coming up and there is no better way to celebrate than with a sweet (and nutritious) treat! Invite your little ones into the kitchen for a fun, creative, and heart-warming recipe. Click here for instructions on how to make these kid-friendly, chocolate blender muffins!