Do your children help in the kitchen? Last night I had L peeling potatoes and B stirring a sauce, to help me whilst I was making dinner. Having them helping meant it took longer to get the food ready but on nights when we’re not in a hurry I’d really like to get them more involved with the cooking. It was cosy, all pottering in the kitchen together and of course they’re learning important skills which they will take with them as the grow up – and one day use to make my dinner for me!
L who is four managed to peel the potatoes quite well – and we set the rules that she had to be sitting down still while she was holding the peeler, and watching out for her fingers. B who is seven loved being in charge of making the sauce, holding the saucepan handle and stirring gently.
Are your children chefs in the making? What kind of tasks do you get them involved with? Are there any jobs you think they shouldn’t do – at what age would you let them use sharps knives for example? I’d love to hear your ideas – hope you’ll leave a comment.
Evie loves to help me cook, the FunPod is one of the best child-purchases I made, she’s only 20 months but likes to help stir and mix, put rubbish into the bin, pour ingredients into the bowl/saucepan etc.
Hi What did you do today mama? It’s lovely to hear that Evie’s enjoying cooking at such a young age – she’ll be an accomplished cook by the time she’s five!
my almost 3 yr old loves to help me in the kitchen. she loves baking. i let her pour/ mash ingredients, tear lettuce leaves, etc. a bit messy but we have fun 🙂
Hi Dony, I think you’re right – you need to surrender to the fact it’s going to be messier, and just go with it.
My 3 yr year old loves to help me in the kitchen, we bake a lot together. She sometimes measures the ingredients, pour them, mix and stir them. (She does not like mashing things, like banana) 🙂 . She also likes to help put away the dishes from the dishwasher or set the table. She just started going to school and at her school, they taught her how to cut her own apples. She was so proud of herself. I need to look for those knives. Nice blog you have, first time reading it. 🙂
Hi Sonia, thanks for stopping by. It’s lovely to see children proud of themselves when they’ve mastered something new.