Guest guest Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Kids in the Kitchen Fun and Safe Kitchen SkillsChildren of all ages, from toddlers to teens, can help in the kitchen. Here are our recommendations for age-appropriate tasks. Age 3: wash fruits and vegetables and stir ingredients in large, deep bowls Age 4: open packages, squeeze citrus, measure and spoon out cookies, and tear lettuce Ages 5-6: measure ingredients, set the table, and cut soft foods with a fork or table knife Ages 7-8: help plan the meal, find ingredients in the pantry or spice rack, knead dough, and crack eggs Ages 9-12: open cans, use small appliances, follow a recipe, and prepare a meal with few ingredients Ages 13-16: prepare recipes with multiple ingredients Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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