Might Need Help With: Slicing the fruit and skewering the fruit. This rainbow snack is cute and fun! Who doesn’t love eating snacks from a stick? They will still need guidance and gentle reminders when working with dishes like scrambled eggs or properly operating a high-speed blender (don’t forget the lid!) but this is a great time to start working on bigger dishes in the kitchen. You child’s motor skills are more developed at this age, which means they can take on tasks such as shaping, forming, and measuring. This creates a more relaxed environment in which you can instruct and they can learn. Instead, take advantage of the weekend or evenings when you have a few minutes to spare. While teaching kids to cook is a great experience, I don’t recommend trying it if you are overly tired or pressed for time. Might Need Help With: Measuring ingredients and spreading the mixture into the pan. This simple dessert comes together in just one bowl, and doesn’t require any heat, so it’s a great recipe kids can make from start to finish. Might Need Help With: Setting the correct time on the microwave. Tasty bacon in a matter of minutes? YES PLEASE! Kids will love being able to prep their favorite breakfast food for themselves.

Might Need Help With: Chopping the fruit. They’ll create layers of yogurt, their favorite fruits and maybe even nuts and granola. Will Need Help With: Preheating the oven and inserting the baking sheet into the oven.Ī sweet and creamy snack, or a fun breakfast, homemade parfaits are a great way to build your child’s confidence in the kitchen. *As for any kitchen tasks involving 12 years and under, adult supervision is needed as some steps will require assistance.Ī fun lunch or quick and easy dinner, these personal-size pizzas are a simple recipe kids can use as a “starter” recipe.

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