subject: Getting Kids Into The Kitchen [print this page] It can be so much enjoyable to take your time with your kids to cook in the kitchen. You may ask them to prepare their favorite meal so that they will be enthusiastic to do it. This kitchen activity can also be used to give them valuable life skills and increase their creativity. So, these can give you some information on how to get your kids into the kitchen.
Getting your kids into the kitchen to cook with you is better than just accompany them while watching television. Cooking with their parent will make your children happy because it must be a new experience for them. So, when you ask your kids to cook with you, the first thing that you should prepare is to get an old shirt or small apron for them so that they will feel free to be a little messy.
During the cooking time, you may also try to introduce your kids about the kitchen tools. Describe them about the name and the function of the tool so that your kids will get new knowledge from it. Also, you should make them know that there are some tools that can be dangerous if they are not used properly such as the stove and knife.
Once you've finished cooking, teach your kids the best way to clean up the tool and keep the kitchen neat. You possibly can ask them to wash small dishes so that it will be easier for them to take care of it. After that, show them how to keep the tool based on its place. For instances, they need to know that plate and bowl should be put on the shelf; frying pan should be hanged on the wall, and so on.
In addition, instead of asking them to cook with you in the kitchen, you may also involve them in meal planning and shopping on the grocery. Try to teach them progressive skills so that they will experience new thing every time you ask them to cook with you in the kitchen.
