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Kids helping in the kitchen

11/5/2015 (Permalink)

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially for Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved with holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.

Here are some ideas for different children’s age groups and what they can do around the kitchen as the holiday meal is prepared.

Kids 3-5 can:

-Get ingredients out of the refrigerator
-Measure and mix ingredients together in a bowl.
-Pour liquids into a bowl.
-Wash fruits and vegetables off under cold water.

-Use a cookie cutter to cut shapes out of cookie dough or sandwiches.

Kids 6-8 can:

-Open packages
-Use a butter knife to spread frosting cream cheese, peanut butter or soft cheese.
-Peel vegetables
-Measure ingredients in a bowl
-Set the table

Kids 9-12 can:
-Begin to follow a recipe
-Open cans
-Use electrical kitchen appliances, such as microwave oven, when a grown-up is present
-Use a grater to shred cheese and vegetables
-Turn stove burners on and off and select oven temperature when a grown up is present
-Help plan the meal
-Make a salad

Kids 14+ can:
-Operate the stove or oven without an adult present
-Heat food up in the microwave without an adult present
-Drain cooked pasta into a colander
-Take a tray of food out of the oven

Here are some additional safety tips to keep your family safe this Thanksgiving:

  • Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.

  • Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.

  • Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.

  • Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.

  • Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.

  • Keep knives out of the reach of children.

  • Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.

  • Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.

  • Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.

  • Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.


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