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​1. What are some tips, tricks, or tools you use when cooking with children? Be sure to read through the comments to gain inspiration and advice for your own program!
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Michelle Warren link
7/25/2018 12:22:47 pm

It's amazing how you can involve a child in creating food and cooking almost as soon as they are ready to eat reall food! One thing that we have is a serated child knife that older kids can practice on with real food. We also have play food in our 1 year old classroom (too big to be choking hazards) that is seperated by velcro and they can use a wood or plastic play knife to pratice cutting the "food". We have play kitchens in each classroom with play fruits and vegetables to reinforce, even through play, healthy eating choices. Tips for in the kitchen: be patient, talk through the process, allow for options so the children feel empowered and have the ability to make thier own creation. Tricks: blending things can sometimes help the incorporation of a healthy ingredient. For example, we know our younger ones don't like the leafy greens, so we may blend (with thier assistance) the leafy green and add it to the soup. So we don't "hide" the ingredient, we just repurpose it transparently so the kids will eat it and recognize the importance of it from a health perspective.

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nermina kazic
8/3/2018 10:07:15 am

Pampered chef has small (held with one hand) rolling pins. It makes it so much easier for children to use when rolling out dough. They also have small food choppers that children can use for chopping nuts into small bits or dice fruits or veggies if a recipe calls for it. Its easier to use than having 2 and 3 year olds trying to dice or finely chop without hurting themselves.

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JoAnne Z Schneider
8/5/2018 02:10:00 pm

the best tip I can give is: try every cooking project at home first with your own children or grandchildren, this will help you make it a fun lesson or know it just won't work, make sure you have everything you need a day before you need it (and everything works)

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Catherine Myers
8/5/2018 04:05:36 pm

Cooking with the children hasn't been implemented into our program yet, however, as we grow, some of the tools I will use are: Going slow; while talking it out, so the kids can learn from their level of development; allowing tasting which was always fun for me, as I learned cooking, as a kid; embracing the mess, allowing it to be a fun learning experience for the children; teaching safety; making our kitchen kid-friendly; making it a group effort, yet not forcing it on a child, who's not yet comfortable with it; being honest with all questions; learning alone with the children, and not cooking when we are hungry. (Which is also something to remember, when grocery shopping).

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Kalindi
8/13/2018 04:13:13 pm

Cooking with kids are little different than adult. You should be more careful with utensils , sharp things. safety should be the first priority in work place while cooking with kids. I use little big bowl. or plates rather than small. be patience . give step by step direction , talk to them and listen to them . be positive and give them turn to do things. Tell them how important to clean your hands before touch any food. teach them to keep clean work place .
In between of cooking food, I talk to them which food items comes from where. I always talk to them about nutrition of each food item .

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Helen
8/21/2018 11:19:40 am

I think the most important thing is to be prepared, when you have everything you need in hand it takes a lot of stress from you. Kids can feel when you are having a good time and need you to be good for them to enjoy it as well.

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kathie german
12/1/2018 09:30:52 pm

I agree with this comment. Its very important that u are prepared. read your recipe make sure u have all the ingredience on hand and ready on the table.
washing hands , not putting things in your mouth. explaining as u go . Asking Questions such as can u smell the pumpkin or spice. Showing that u are reading a recipe. Flowing steps. Having fun, looking forward to the end product.

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quincie ball
8/24/2018 02:05:30 pm

Having tools that fit their smaller hands
Having them decide what they want to make
Letting them taste the individual ingredients
Having a personal garden that they help tend to and pick for recipes

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Charity Bettelyoun
8/25/2018 09:42:21 pm

Name of the things I've used when cooking with children is beforehand going over the recipe and this might be even a couple of days before to get the children excited about what we're going to be cooking and having a visual recipe with the steps that go step-by-step so they can see what we're going to be doing and then we look at the different size of cooking cups or spoons that will be using also last year I made gingerbread cookies with my class and we paired the three-year-old class with the school-age children so that they had a cooking buddy to help them with their steps to help remind them what they were supposed to be doing and to decorate their own gingerbread cookie and we had a variety of ingredients out that they could choose from to decorate their cookies how they would like we also discussed about how we chose not to put cinnamon into our cookies as me the teacher is allergic to cinnamon and cannot eat it and we discussed what allergy food allergies are and how some children or people can eat certain foods the other people can't and how we can still make foods we like around those food allergies

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Linda
8/26/2018 10:15:37 am

I use mealtimes to talk about where food comes from and nutrition. Some children need to see new foods several times before trying it. I don't press them, but add a small portion to their plate each time. Then when they are brave and try a piece of lettuce or kernal of corn or seaweed, we are proud. Some children eat.limited kinds of food at home so we try to provide a wide variety of fruits and veggies along with their favorites. We talk about where foods grow - on trees or in the ground.
I try to use cooking.projects to reinforce lessons, like making Stone Soup after reading the book, making ice cream while learning about farm animals and where milk comes from.
I try not to use any food if it will not be eaten. Using food in this way is insensitive to children who do not get enough to eat at home.

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Kim
8/27/2018 03:46:46 pm

Something I have done while working with children is make a card for every step with pictures and wording. This allows them to move along and make their own item and follow along easily. It is a lot of work, but worth it to see how much they love every minute of cooking something on their own.

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Kathie german
12/1/2018 09:34:02 pm

In our Montessori we do make visual recipe cards and have them in order so that the children can see it is done by each step. this way they can also see it goes into the oven at a certain temp for a certain time.

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Laurel
8/28/2018 11:16:59 am

We like to cook in small groups 4 or 5 at a time so it doesn’t take too long for a turn. We are a religious school , so cooking foods that tie to holidays is always fun and adds a cultural component. Having everything at the child size table is helpful.

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talla Amini
8/29/2018 12:22:50 am

Some tips and tricks I use with children with cooking are sometimes I relate them to a book we read our we center our cooking around a holiday or season of the year.

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Cortney Nelson
8/30/2018 01:55:12 pm

Taking turns, having 1 kid stir, 1 holding the bowl.
When coloring play dough i put them in zip locks after adding food coloring so the coloring doesnt get on their hands or clothes. When making something really messy i use garbage bags as apons cutting a whole in the bottom for their head and little holes out the sides for arms.

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Corinna Mkwananzi
9/2/2018 04:37:57 pm

I think making sure you have plenty of time before starting. Be patient and have the kids help with cleanup, and prep what you can beforehand especially for young ones.

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Danyell Peterson
9/3/2018 10:31:10 am

Having the time and patients is the key factor. The activity can't be rushed. I have made child recipes for the activity so that they can follow the steps with pictures. They like this and can take it home with them. Having a job for every child is important. It should be fun for both the teacher and children.

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Claudia
9/9/2018 10:46:54 am

I think the most important part of cooking with children is to have fun. Give plenty of time for the activity. Using different tools in the kitchen but always talk to them about the importance of safety. It is important that all the children participate. having them take turns and conversations about what they are preparing.

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Laura
9/15/2018 02:54:30 pm

When doing cooking projects with the children, we engage the children in the process as a group. We talk to them about what we're all going to make together and ask them questions along the way, such as "What do we do first before cooking?" And let the children respond with "Wash our hands!" Since the process is a collaborative one, everyone gets a turn with adding the ingredients, cracking eggs, and stirring the batter...Depending on the cooking project, there are different tasks to be done, and everyone gets a turn. We also talk about different tastes and trying out new foods. The children love cooking!

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Angelica
9/28/2018 07:05:46 pm

When preparing food with kids, I try to use disposable utensils and preparation tools so that it's not overwhelming when trying to clean up. If it's a small meal that we're preparing and there's time to practice washing dishes then we incorporate that but when we we're making something that's very involved then I prefer to use disposable to make clean up easy.

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Janette
10/1/2018 09:17:52 am

Choosing a recipe that is uncomplicated. Explaining that everyone needs to wash their hands before handling food and why. Helping individual children take turns measure out ingredients in dishes and bowls. Reading out loud what the recipe instructions say. Using small utensils and tools for little hands. Accepting the mess without trying to clean it up. It's part of the experience.

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Paige
10/6/2018 11:08:52 am

I make sure I have tools for them to safely use and take my time.

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Christy Cordova
10/8/2018 02:28:14 pm

Using small little utensils that you can get from the store like little whisk also using real utensils and plates napkins having them help set the table along with cooking with spoons Etc

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Matthew Dickman
10/8/2018 10:24:16 pm

I like to introduce things that are healthy but may present themselves as unhealthy, such as quiche and how it looks like a pie. I like to have a lot of tools out too, that way every child feels and a sense of belonging and importance when they are preparing the meal or snack. I like to include new ingredients and seasonal things as well. Sometimes making seasonal drinks, such as apple cider, to go along with it helps the picky eaters want to try it even more!

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Leeann Ward
10/9/2018 10:11:21 am

I try to have fun with the children by explaining to them the yummy and healthy food we will be making and telling them we are going to make it and then we will give the recipe to their parents and then they can practice it at home and eat it there as well as at school. They can help their parents because we already made it at school and it was so healthy and yummy. Then they can maybe get mom and dad to let them cook at home with them!

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Fartun Yusuf
10/12/2018 07:38:45 am

What are some tips, tricks, or tools you use when cooking with children?
Some tips for cooking with children are: have fun, be organize so you can see what the children are doing and and be safe, provide easy recipe and make it often and health

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Esmeralda Napalan
10/14/2018 10:50:08 pm

I'm a teacher's assistant and I've observed that lead teachers can do food preparation during circle time and also in small groups. In circle time, the teacher asks everyone to wash their hands first before joining the circle, then passing an ingredient for them to smell like cinnamon for pumpkin pie, etc. The lead teacher will talk about each ingredient and then asks a child to measure ingredients and put in a bowl and another child to stir. Then the teacher will put the pie in the oven.

For smaller groups of children, food is prepared on a classroom table where the children are asked to wash fruits, cut fruits with pairing knives (yes, real knives!) measure ingredients, mix in a bowl, wash dishes, fill up a vegetable juicer, press buttons on the vegetable juicer, pour batter on cupcake containers, spread jam with a spreading knife on crackers, cut bananas on a cutting board with a butter knife, etc.

The lead teacher even set the table with votive candles when it's time to eat and the children resisted touching them. The lead teacher even put a "HOT" sign on our toaster oven in our classroom. Yes, we have a toaster oven in our work shelf in our classroom. And the teacher kept saying, "Hot!" when a child gets near it (when we're cooking.)

There is also a teacher who made toasted Kale chips with the children. She said the children ate all of it! And it only involves baby Kale, oil, and salt then put in the oven until crunchy. I thought it's brilliant! A healthy way for children to try Kale.

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Ametezion Wersi
10/26/2018 10:39:57 pm

I think it's important to foster the creativity of the young students and not allow our bias' to hinder what they would like to make. For example, pickles and honey might sound unfavorable to the average adult but if the students wants to try it, it is best to be prepared with ingredients and support to allow them to create and try it.

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Chantel
10/28/2018 05:02:29 pm

We do not have a cooking program or anything where I work. If we did though I would say it seems like a good idea to have small groups at a time and show the kids each step they need to do and have them repeat the step you showed them and explaining what each step does for the item we are making or the nutritional benefits of each ingredient as we put them in.

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Sandra Wright
11/3/2018 05:12:18 pm

Some really good tips to use when cooking with kids; have fun, take your time, make it a group effort, embrace the mess

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lori
11/4/2018 01:35:30 pm

be kid friendly, embrace the mess. Remember to talk and explain, taste as you go .Be safe and have fun. used wholesome ingredients

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vicki
11/4/2018 01:43:36 pm

Be ready to have fun, with my grandson who is five I like to get everything out and then we follow the recipe. I let him do all the measuring, cutting and peeling. Our favorite thing is home made stew. I talked him through we did make a small mess, I told him what everything was why we used it.We had a wonderful time and a life long memory. And now our grand son cooks breakfast lunch and dinner with Grandma and Grandpa. We all clean up together,

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Aleksandra Smigoc
11/4/2018 02:50:58 pm

Be very patient when cooking with children. Cook with them when they are not hungry so there is no rush.

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Tammie Dechenne
11/7/2018 11:26:07 am

Have fun with it. Cooking with kids is a fun thing to do so let them get involved in have fun.

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Rosalie Sedivy
11/9/2018 09:03:18 pm

When I do a cooking project in my classroom I usually start with a group demonstration where the kids can assist in some way with the preparation. We then break up into small groups and do the same project with greater hands on opportunities. I use parent support so the groups can be small and we enjoy eating the results together later.

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Krystle moore
11/11/2018 08:28:58 am

Patience is the number one rule, I work with younger children so you have to have patience and expect it to turn out messy! I also like to use flashcards for cooking that shows them what the next step is going to be so they have a picture to go along with words.

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adrienne young
11/11/2018 02:29:04 pm

We always go in with the mid set that messes will happen and we need to have patience the children are still learning. So at our center we normally break off into 2 groups, with at least 1 teacher with each group. This helps the children to get more time with hands on stuff, help when they need it, and cuts down on the craziness that may happen.

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gabriela
11/15/2018 10:38:11 pm

have fun and most of all patience being able to be creative there is no wrong way helping one and other work as a team having each child take a turn

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Ryan
11/18/2018 02:56:43 pm

We ask the students what they know about cooking and then build upon what they know. Asking them what they like to eat and which flavors they enjoy helps to find recipes they like. If they are making something that thy like they re much more focused and more willing to join together to obtain the desired outcome of the recipe. We also have students go over safety rules before a project and one student is in charge of reminding about each rule. One may remind about hand washing while another reminds about being careful when carrying something. That way they all have knowledge to share and helps them stay connected with the project.

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Tanya Naydenova
11/23/2018 01:19:23 pm

Cooking with children is fun when we are prepared ahead and have healthy ingredients.Working in group children have fun and learn how to be safe and fallowing the process step by step. Never hurry! Talk to children and listen to them! Don't force , no hurry! Enjoy cooking!

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Sue clark
11/24/2018 07:59:18 am

Always make it fun. Let the kids try some of the ingredients before putting it into their recipe. Always make sure they are safe with the use of knives and boiling something on the stove. Make cleanup fun with a contest to see who can clean up the most.

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Becky Braswell
11/25/2018 10:01:46 am

Be prepared for children don't have patience and take your time with them

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Becky Braswell
11/25/2018 11:31:05 am

I think great tips are be prepared be patient give Yourself plenty of time be safe make it kid friendly and make it a teaching experience

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Andrey Leonov
11/26/2018 10:01:43 am

Some tips and tricks that I employ are getting the kids more involved with the whole process - having them measure, set the table. etc...

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Andrey Leonov
11/26/2018 03:28:41 pm

Some tips and tricks that I employ are getting the kids more involved with the whole process - having them measure, set the table. etc..

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Peggy dollarhyde
11/26/2018 04:17:55 pm

Great tips would be to be prepared take your time make it fun and safety first

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kathie german
12/1/2018 09:36:58 pm

Yes by taking your time and teaching in small groups helps with patience and safety

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Brad Meyer
12/5/2018 11:25:58 am

When I cook with children it is important to make it a fun activity. Children will be more likely to try new things if it is fun to them. Also, keep it fresh, by this I mean try and show the kids new things. they will get board if you don't.

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Elizabeth Stanaway
12/9/2018 04:19:25 pm

Going through the process beforehand is great when introducing cooking and working with small children. Also, it's important that they know that making a mess is okay and part of the process, and that cleaning up afterwards is just part of the process.

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LeeAnn K Mell
12/9/2018 07:10:48 pm

Patience is the key in cooking with children. I also have utensils that fit in their hands. Safety must be a priority because if they get hurt while cooking it will turn to a negative experience. One other thing that I use are step by step cards with pictures on them for the children to use to keep themselves on track.

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Alma
12/11/2018 12:39:01 pm

Set an appropriate time for cooking to avoid hungry irritated children during class. Be prepared with supplies to be ready and prevent from distractions during cooking. Have enough supplies for everyone. Patience is important during the process because there is alot going on.

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shelly N storm
12/13/2018 12:37:49 pm

be safe, have fun, learn with them!
set a timer and play fun music

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Ryan Pearson
12/15/2018 02:07:21 pm

It is good to make sure that you have plenty of time to cook with children and that you are cooking at a time when the children are not too hungry so they won't snack in the process. Make sure the cooking area is clean and safe and that the utensils or cooking aids are proper for the age group you are working with. Try to chose healthy or fun recipes that the children will enjoy or be able to try again at home or in class. If you are unsure of what to make during a cooking class, try listening or observing your children to see what foods they like to talk about or play with (in the play kitchen).

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Christina Pflugrath
12/17/2018 07:51:52 pm

Honestly I do not do much cooking with the children. What I learned from this class is to make sure to give plenty of time for the project and use patience. Making sure you are ready for the project is another thing I would highly recommend. I do science experiments with the kiddos and the ones that were the most fun were the ones we did not have to pause for me to gather another ingredient.

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Amy Kelley
12/18/2018 12:55:52 pm

Have patience, make sure everyone can see. Make sure everyone can participate equally, and make it fun.

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Phyllis O
12/18/2018 05:14:41 pm

Often times we make foods that are relatively easy to make in groups, such as rice balls. By having them work in groups the children can make their own rice balls the way they like and can also observe how the others are making their own. It's a nice show-and-tell-esque style of cooking and the kids really enjoy it. Also by having the teachers join in and encourage the children to cook helps a lot to keep the children engaged.

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Tamara
12/19/2018 11:46:06 pm

Safety is the MUST. Recipe should be pretty simple and easy to follow

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Katie Noller
12/20/2018 02:34:40 pm

Teaching kids about tools in the kitchen is important. Teaches them how to use them carefully and the important ace of them.

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sana
12/22/2018 11:18:07 pm

We don't have much time to make food with the children in our program. I wish we could do more.
Our young children use table knives which don't cut very well and they have to find the right way to use it. Because of that, chopping vegetable is not fun for them.
Some of them love to use a peeler. Having plenty of time is necessary.

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Cynthia
12/22/2018 11:20:32 pm

I don't have a cooking program at my daycare but if i did i would prepare the children with aprons, washing hands. Talk about the recipe and ingredients that are being added to the recipe.Have the children taste the ingredients and make it fun.

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Avery
12/24/2018 02:00:00 pm

I think putting enough time aside is important, so there is no rush and the kids can take their time and enjoy the experience. By putting time aside you’re also giving yourself enough time for the mess that will have to be cleaned up. I also think working in small groups would be a lot more beneficial so then you can have a bit more one on one time with the children, and take the time to really teach them where ingredients come from and how to work together to create their meal.

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Yan Sun
12/25/2018 12:08:05 pm

In the process of cooking with my children, I enjoyed this happy time very much. They taught them how to safely handle food, pay attention to cooking hygiene, and use various social ingredients such as ingredients. Everyone will fall in love with cooking and learn many social practice experiences.

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Holly
12/26/2018 02:46:28 pm

have fun! let them touch the food taste and of course let them help clean up. slow down and talk to them about what they are doing and help teach them about the healthy alternative that they are making.

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christina allen
12/26/2018 07:21:58 pm

I know that pampered chef has great tools for children to use...
also its important to try all your ideas at home before you do it with a classroom, so you will know exactly what you need and how well it works..

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Katie Noller
12/28/2018 10:13:00 am

Things to teach your kids is to teach them about the kitchen and cooking at home. That way they learn in a more comfortable place first .

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rachel
12/28/2018 05:51:35 pm

I always make sure before I do any cooking related activities or even sitting down for a meal, we all wash our hands. And we make the hand washing fun! when I am doing an activity that involves food or any activity really, I present and talk about each item. I also have them repeat it back to me. Patience, taking turns and sharing with toddlers is a challenge at times , especially in a group. but I always find that if you are patient and calm then you have more of a clear mind and are able (if necessary) diffuse the situation, so you can get back to the fun.

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Charlene Sorrell
12/29/2018 10:42:43 am

Tips: Give every kids a job before starting, make sure each kid has some type of tool, use plastic tools when you can, play food with the velcro helps when first teaching kids how to use a knife to cut food

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Pam White link
12/29/2018 05:35:51 pm

Talk about what is going on with recipe. Let them try the food. Plan ahead by getting ingredients and supplies out. Don’t cook when you are hungry or the children are hungry. Don’t use sharp knives or heavy pots and pans. Make sure and wash hands before starting to touch food and put on apron.

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cynthia brandt
12/30/2018 11:27:28 am

The first tip is to gather all your items needed for your cooking project in advance. You can involve your children in gathering these items as a group. Kids love to help at any age. Be patient and involve all who wish to participate. I am the cook at our Pre-K program and I engage with the children quite often in letting them help me gather things as I prepare to make their foods for the day. I usually have one or two that want to help when I am preparing to prep breakfast. I have my freezer off one of the main classes and use a cart to tote frozen items and extra milk etc. Cooking projects are often in all 3 of the classes. Getting them interested in what you are cooking for their everyday snack and lunches helps in creating interest when they get to do projects with their teachers.

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Merritt Hanley
12/30/2018 06:00:31 pm

Some good tips and tricks for cooking with children are to take your time and be prepared. It's important to be patient with the kids as they will need many reminders and lots of time to practice new skills, especially when it comes to their motor skills. It would be nice to have everything you needed in front of you at the time so that there is no worry panic involved during the process. Take each step slowly and let the kids explore each step of the way.

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Rosa Meza
12/31/2018 09:54:28 am

Well we allow the kids to serve themselves so having tools that are the right size for them. But also when we do cooking activities the kids love mixing ingredients and pouring things and counting.

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Domeg Moore
12/31/2018 08:39:58 pm

1. What are some tips, tricks, or tools you use when cooking with children? Be sure to read through the comments to gain inspiration and advice for your own program!

I think it is important to allow for enough time for the children to learn during the activity and having patience. It is important to recognize that although we as the adult know how to cook and the nutrition in the food children don't so we should be sensitive to their curiosity. I also agree with Rosa, that having appropriate sizes of utensils for children is important too so it can be easier to handle the food.

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Debbie Kinney
1/5/2019 04:10:15 pm

When I have cooked with children I usually introduce them to things they like. For one instance we have made banana muffins. Explained the different ingredients and why we use them .They have helped with mixing ingredients together and mashing the bananas . Which can be a big mess but lots of fun for them.
They know later after the muffins have baked that they get to have one at snack, it makes them feel important that they had part in the making of the snack.

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Cherie
1/13/2019 09:55:50 pm

I haven't done much cooking with my kiddos in the past because I generally have 1-2 infants in a small family daycare setting, which makes judging the time we will have to cook next to impossible. However, last summer and next summer it's going to be "bigger kiddos only" as my wee ones will be at home with mom all summer. This allows for all different types of projects. This summer I hope to cook with them a couple times a week. Through this class, I've learned that I want to make sure we have plenty of time so there's no rush. Plan ahead so all the ingredients and utensils etc are ready. Talk about what we are doing and making as we go. Let them have fun while being safe and EMBRACE the MESS. I will send home a recipe card for whatever we've made during the week and hopefully they will want to make it at home with mom or dad.

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Tazara Wachendorf
1/17/2019 02:21:47 pm

Some tips and tricks that I use are talk it out, embrace the mess, be safe, not forcing it, and using group effort. I use these the most because if you talk them through the process, they will better understand what is happening as they do it. Embracing the mess helps too because the child will not worry about the mess, they will only be focusing on the cooking. Being safe is always a rule, I do not want a child to be injured. Not forcing it helps the kids not feel pressured. They will become anxious and not really enjoy the fun in cooking. Also, if you have a group of children, taking turns, but still having everyone involved is a great way to teach new social skills.

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Sonali Shah
1/21/2019 03:06:54 pm

the best tip is: try every cooking project at home first with your own children, this will help you make it a fun lesson or know it just won't work, make sure you have everything you need a day before you need it (and everything works)

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Ghida
2/7/2019 09:09:42 pm

Safety is number one. Use friendly and small sized kitchen tools especially small plastic knives. Have a lot of time to avoid stress and impatience.

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allison
3/19/2019 11:48:19 am

The best route of exicution that I've found when cooking with children is to include music and rhymes with whatever recipe with are trying out that day. If your name starts with an A you get to add the ingredient that begins with an A sound and so forth. Giving each element of the meal a "story" that includes the origan and health benefits in a fun song or rhyme really gets the kids inthusiatic about seeing that same item come up again during the cooking process and encourages them to try new foods when it's time to enjoy the meal.

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Maissa
4/4/2019 08:38:58 pm

Just to embrace the mess , no matter how hard you try to stay clean it will be a mess. We have made pizzas with our children and it has been the easiest yet

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Maureen R Wight
4/9/2019 10:59:04 am

Different stages mean different ages at my day care. Older children help with preparing the ingredients while the younger ones can do the final touches ~ clean up is all ages ~ then everyone enjoys their creation!!

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Manna link
12/12/2019 04:24:05 pm

The most important tip is be safe. It's very important to think about everything and plan so the cooking and preparation is safe and kid friendly. My second tip is have fun! don't worry about the mess (and include them in cleaning up), cooking with kids will be messy but that's part of the fun.

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