“How to Cook with a Kid Chef” Video Series

WANT TO COOK WITH A KID BUT DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START?

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Why cooking with kids is awesome

In this video, we cover:

Why cook with kids

  1. Cooking with kids is fun family time

  2. It can help build healthy eating habits

  3. Kids can practice their academic skills

  4. Cooking teaches kids an important life skill early on in their lives

How to make cooking with kids fun and stress free

In this video, we cover:

How to make cooking with kids fun and stress free

  1. Make cooking together a family habit

  2. Give yourself plenty of time to cook

  3. Embrace the mess

  4. Don’t worry about perfection

  5. Pics or it didn’t happen

Knife safety tips for kid chefs

In this video, we cover:

Knife safety tips for kid chefs

  1. Setting safety rules

  2. Making sure your kid chef’s work surface is at a safe height (some step stools we like here)

  3. Making sure your cutting board won’t slip. (Use the damp kitchen towel trick!)

  4. Choosing the right knife for your kid chef. (link to some we like here)

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In this video, we cover:

Knife skills for kid chefs

  1. Cut soft foods first

  2. How to hold the knife correctly

  3. Using the bridge grip

  4. Using the claw grip

  5. Learning how to break down fruits and vegetables

oven and stovetop safety for kid chefs

In this video, we cover:

Oven and Stovetop safety for kid chefs

  1. Set oven and stovetop safety rules

  2. Find a spot away from the oven door, and teach your child to stand there when opening the door

  3. Know your kid and practice using a stove-top first, try using no-heat

  4. Make sure your setup is safe

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