| Did you ever want to teach your kids to cook but don't | | | | and preparing food for an adult to cook. |
| know how to start? Or are you too afraid of the | | | | 12-15 years old can learn to use a sharp knife for |
| mess in the process? Getting your child involved in the | | | | cutting, cooking in the oven or stove top, baking bread, |
| kitchen and learning to cook can have long lasting | | | | pies, cookies or cakes are appropriate tasks for |
| effects on their self esteem, their eating habits and | | | | teenagers. |
| their connection with their family. It's an opportunity not | | | | 16-18 years old can do all other tasks listed and are at |
| to be missed. Different age groups can handle | | | | an appropriate age to learn to cook main dish meat |
| different tasks in the kitchen. Start by evaluating where | | | | recipes, explore and create and have fun with theme |
| your child is for skill level and get them involved in | | | | recipes. Preserving food and learning to shop |
| cooking. There is no time like the present! | | | | economically will help them when they are out on their |
| 3-6 years old kids are best at helping and assisting an | | | | own. |
| adult while cooking. Stirring, mixing, creating and adding | | | | All kids advance on different levels, the important thing |
| pre-measured ingredients are all good tasks for this | | | | is to give them the opportunity to cook and get them |
| age group. | | | | involved. Just ignore the extra mess and enjoy the |
| 7-11 years old kids are good at simple 6 or less | | | | time bonding with your family. |
| ingredient recipes, no bake recipes, using a microwave | | | | |