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While the modern era of technology has made it so that you can basically live without cooking on your own, it\u2019s still important to teach kids how to cook. Knowing how to prepare a meal for yourself can help you live on your own when you need to, and your child will need at least a basic grasp of cooking in order to move out of your home eventually. But cooking involves dangerous objects, sharp tools, and other hazards \u2014 when can they even begin? Here\u2019s what you should know about cooking for kids.<\/p>\n

WHEN SHOULD I TEACH MY KID TO COOK?<\/h3>\n

The short answer is around seven to nine years old. Kids at this age already have decent enough motor skills that they can work with tools and prepare basic meals. If you\u2019ve ever seen an episode of MasterChef Junior, you\u2019ll know that kids as young as eight years old can make stunning meals given enough practice. Of course, you don\u2019t need to expect your child to be the next Gordon Ramsay in order for you to teach them how to cook early.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s a little more complicated than, \u201cOkay, you\u2019re seven now, time to learn everything I know.\u201d There are some cooking skills and practices that a child can safely learn, and there are others that you may want to either provide extra supervision over or wait until they become just a little older. Here are some of these skills.<\/p>\n

Basic preparation \u2014 Seven years old<\/h4>\n

At around seven years old, your child should be old enough to prepare food in a way that doesn\u2019t involve sharp objects. In other words, they can mix ingredients, sift them, and do other simple preparative actions. These activities are a great way to bond with your child, too, so you can start teaching them recipes even if they don\u2019t know how to prepare them from start to finish just yet.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s at around this age where you may want to introduce a kids cookbook<\/a> to them of some kind. Kids cookbooks tend to have simpler wording in comparison to the difficult jargon that you sometimes find in adult cookbooks<\/a>. This makes it easier for them to learn recipes on their own.<\/p>\n

Cooking \u2014 Eight years old<\/h4>\n

At around eight years or so of age, you can start introducing them to basic cooking techniques. You can show them how to stir-fry, bake, boil, and more. These procedures do involve heat, so you need to be sure you\u2019re always supervising them while they do it. It\u2019s also around this time when you should teach them the hazards of leaving the stove on and how accidents can occur if you leave the oven or stove unattended.<\/p>\n

Using sharp tools – Nine years old and up<\/h4>\n

Using a knife for the first time can be a scary experience, and it\u2019s very possible that your child will cut themselves in the process. That\u2019s why you want to wait a bit before they start learning how to cut, chop, mince, and so on. It\u2019s important that you teach your child how to safely use sharp tools such as knives, scissors, and peelers so that they know how to use them while minimizing any risk of injury. Guide them through every step of the way and be prepared for some minor cuts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While the modern era of technology has made it so that you can basically live without cooking on your own, it\u2019s still important to teach kids how to cook. Knowing how to prepare a meal for yourself can help you live on your own when you need to, and your child will need at least […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1792,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[57,61],"class_list":["post-1791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kids","tag-cooking","tag-parenting"],"yoast_head":"\nWhen Is the Best Time To Start Teaching Kids How To Cook? - MightyMoms Reviews<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cooking is an essential skill that every child should learn. 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