Before Cooking

Read the recipe together.

Demonstrate and provide detailed instructions.

While Cooking

Always have parents supervise.

Use low tables so children can see and participate easily.

Use caution with sharp objects and equipment.

• Young children can use plastic knives or serrated dinner knives.
• Teach children to hold knives by the handle.
• Use a cutting board.
• Let children practice with playdough.

Use caution with electric equipment.

• Keep hands clear of equipment while running.
• Let children push buttons while adults add/ remove food.

Prevent burns

• Keep two clean, dry oven mitts next to stove.
• Point handles of pots towards the center of the stove.
• Use a wooden spoon or a metal spoon with a plastic handle to stir.
• Turn off heat source before letting child flip foods.

After cooking

• Check to be sure you turned off all appliances.

Before Cooking

Wash hands, utensils and cooking surfaces with warm water and soap.

Fasten back long hair.

While Cooking

Keep kitchen clean and neat as you work.

Do things calmly and quietly.

Try not to spill.

Stack used bowls, pots, etc. in sink as you go.

Put ingredients away when finished.

Avoid putting hands near nose or mouth while cooking.

After Cooking

Scrape, rinse and wash dishes.

Wipe up table and counters with warm water and soap.

Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods and leftovers quickly.

Sweep floor and wipe up spills and splatters.