When inviting your preschooler into the kitchen, keep things fun and exciting. The time you spend in the kitchen should be highly engaging, from encouraging an adventurous palate to using hands-on recipes. Remember, preschoolers dont have the attention span of an adult, which means that its going to take a bit of creativity to keep them entertained.
Here are a few helpful tips weve found to keep young children interested in cooking activities.
Get your childs senses involved! Young children learn best by exploring with their senses, and the kitchen is the perfect place to invite them to do so. Mixing ingredients, kneading dough, washing fruits and veggies, and taste testing are all sensory experiences that your child will love exploring.
For a hands-on cooking experience try making these Five-Ingredient Zucchini Fritters with your little ones!
For an age-appropriate cooking experience get your kid cooking in the kitchen with kid-friendly, healthy recipes like this Hawaiian Pizza with Honey Whole Wheat Crust Recipe.
At the ages of three to five, children are learning at super speed. Theyre soaking up all the information that comes their way. And theyre trying to perform simple tasks like getting dressed to potty training. Providing your preschooler with cooking activities that they can accomplish with little outside involvement is a great way to boost their confidence without putting them In danger. That being said, no matter how simple the tasks may be, its important always to supervise. Supervising not only keeps your children out of danger, but it also provides you with the opportunity to teach how to do things correctly. Passing on tips and tricks youve learned on your cooking ventures can help turn your preschoolers into a master chef in no time!
Use these simple tips to turn mealtime into family time. From teaching your children how to prepare ingredients, to getting them involved in the actual cooking process, there are several ways to keep your children engaged in the kitchen. Making kitchen time fun is an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your children, create long-lasting memories and teach them essential skills that they can use daily!
Have a kid-friendly cooking tip that youd like to share with us? Let us know the fun cooking tasks your children help you with, in the comments below.
