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August 4, 2021 · 34 Comments

5 Ways Your Kids Can Help in the Kitchen

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5 Ways Your Kids Can Help in the Kitchen

Most kids love to help out in the home, especially as they get older. Sometimes, however, parents might worry that their kids are too young to help with certain things, like tasks in the kitchen.

Helping in the home and having fun in the kitchen is a great way to learn new skills and can also give families the chance to spend more time together. So let’s look at how even younger children can help out in the kitchen. 

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Children In The Kitchen

Here are five ways your kids can help out and have fun in the Kitchen.

Get Kids To Help With Meal Plans

Kids of all ages can help you decide on meal plans for the week.

Prepare Meals Together With Children

They may be too young to help cook on the stove but they can help mix things, open things, and other prep needed before things go in the oven or the pot. My daughter loves to crack eggs and always enjoys mixing the bowl. 

Have Children Help Wash Fruits And Vegetables

Washing in the kitchen is a great way to learn about kitchen safety and help, while still being safe for even young children to do. It’s a great opportunity to talk about healthy eating and teach kids about vitamins and good food.

Organise The Pantry With Your Children

Teach children your system and help them learn to do organise. Sorting, cleaning, dating, and organising the pantry is an important task. Kids are never too young to start learning and this is a fun and different activity to take part in.

Teach Children How To Clean The Fridge

Same as the pantry, the fridge needs cleaning regular, inside and out. This is a great way for the kids to help out and can be a fun cleaning task to help out with. 

Now that you have these ideas for how your kids can help in the kitchen, you’re ready to give it a try.

Angela x

 

About Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!

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  1. amielizabethblog says

    July 5, 2017 at 8:43 am

    I can’t wait for Florence to be old enough to join me in the kitchen and start baking! Love the idea of keeping littlies busy with the pots & pans too. As a child I used to love helping to dry up – it was a lovely time to just chat with my Mum x

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    • Angela says

      July 5, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      It will be great! I love doing things with Sylvia.

      Reply
  2. Ting says

    July 5, 2017 at 9:53 am

    I used to help in my parents’ kitchen all the time as a child. It was great fun and I loved learning more about food. It also made me appreciate how much effort it was to cook a meal! Tx

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    • Angela says

      July 5, 2017 at 9:01 pm

      Yes I think that’s a good point teaching children to be grateful for the things we do for them!

      Reply
  3. Kim Carberry says

    July 5, 2017 at 11:24 am

    I feel like I am winning at parenting….My girls do all of these things and have for a few years. They are great life skills to learn and sets them up for their adult life x

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    • Angela says

      July 5, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      yeah you are a winning parent Kim!

      Reply
  4. Madeeha says

    July 5, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    This is a great post for keeping kids busy during summer vacations. And helping them in learning life long skill 🙂

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    • Angela says

      July 5, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks :0 It is a good life long skill to teach kids.

      Reply
  5. mammabearsays says

    July 5, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    My oldest LOVES to help in the kitchen!We try to have her help however she can !

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    • Angela says

      July 5, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      Working in the kitchen can be fun!

      Reply
  6. Connor Silver says

    July 5, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    I’m all for getting kids to help out in the kitchen, not only is it a great way to inspire them but it also means they can make their own dinners!

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    • Angela says

      July 5, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      yep. It’s a great thing to do!

      Reply
  7. Sarah says

    July 5, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    These are lovely ideas. I was recently cleaning out the fridge, and normally, just out of force of habit would ask the little ones to keep out the way but they really wanted to help and they did such a good job!

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    • Angela says

      July 5, 2017 at 9:33 pm

      Sylvia enjoys wiping down surfaces. she finds that fun!

      Reply
  8. Jasmine - LoveLifeLaughMotherhood says

    July 5, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    really great ideas! I think you should try to incorporate kids in the kitchen as early as you can

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    • Angela says

      July 7, 2017 at 6:29 pm

      Agreed.

      Reply
  9. audriaallred says

    July 5, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    I let my toddlers help in the kitchen occasionally, It is a great bonding time. I need to do it more though.

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    • Angela says

      July 7, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Cool. I agree helping in the kitchen allows for bonding and we have always enjoyed this.

      Reply
  10. Rosana @ Hot&CHilli Food and Travel Blog says

    July 5, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    so many lovely suggestions in this post and a great ways to get the little ones involved in the kitchen.

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    • Angela says

      July 7, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      Thanks Rosana, I’m glad you liked the post and suggestions.

      Reply
  11. Jhilmil says

    July 6, 2017 at 1:37 am

    Great, I’ve always promoted kids to work in the kitchen & same goes for my to-be turning 3 year old son. As per his age he helps me out in the preparations as in giving veggies, mixing things and while all of this he is super excited!

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    • Angela says

      July 7, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      Me too. I think it’s a fantastic idea!

      Reply
  12. Claire (@clairebeary94) says

    July 6, 2017 at 4:36 am

    All of them are great tips! I remember always helping my mom with kitchen chores. It was pretty fun!

    Reply
  13. Nayna Kanabar says

    July 6, 2017 at 8:43 am

    My kids helped out in the kitchen from a very young age doing safe tasks. They both cook well now and find they are really independent now.

    Reply
  14. projectlifewellness says

    July 6, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    These are such great tips! When my kids are older, I will absolutely want them to help me out in the kitchen so that they can learn.. Thanks so much for sharing!

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    • Angela says

      July 7, 2017 at 6:14 pm

      Thanks. I’m glad you found them useful!

      Reply
  15. Becky Pink says

    July 6, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    These are great ideas Angela, especially the pantry organising one, my girls would love that! xx

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    • Angela says

      July 7, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      Thanks Becky. I agree organising the pantry can be fun!

      Reply
  16. Ordinary Hopes says

    July 6, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    Always start them young, whilst they still see all these jobs as being fun!

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    • Angela says

      July 7, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      I totally agree.

      Reply
  17. graceherjourney says

    August 9, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    Thanks for the great tips! My son really likes to help out in the kitchen.

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    • Angela says

      August 12, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      Awesome. I am glad you like these tips!

      Reply
  18. Marty Lee (@fatherlee1986) says

    September 4, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    These are great ideas. Deffinately need to include mine more

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    • Angela says

      September 5, 2017 at 8:22 am

      It can be fun and a great way to bond with kids.

      Reply

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