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Chef in Training
Kids Cooking Lessons
Introduction
7-11 year olds


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In our kids cooking lessons children 7-11 years old can get more hands on experience now and with help they can accomplish a lot. Add more advanced tasks to their repertoire as they improve.

*If you are new with us look back at the 3-6 year old group for an overview.

Now is the Time to Teach Them To:

  • Read recipes
  • Read labels
  • What cooking tools do
  • Microwave use
  • Continue learning about kitchen safety
  • Help write out shopping list
  • Help with menu planning

    • girl making pizza for cooking lesson

    Kids Cooking Lesson Plans

    Lesson 1--Review kitchen safety and make a kids recipe.

    Lesson 2--Practice cracking eggs and making an omelet.

    Lesson 3--Nutrition and keeping a Food diary.

    Lesson 4--Reading a recipe and making a cheese ball.

    Lesson 5--Dinner etiquette and manners.

    Lesson 6--Using a table knife for cutting and gearing up for sharp knives.

    Lesson 7--Using a can opener and making a dinner recipe.

    Lesson 8--Reading labels and making an easy kids recipe.

    Lesson 9--Kitchen tools.

    Lesson 10--Using the microwave and microwave cooking for kids.

    Lesson 11--Rolling dough and using cookie cutters.

    Lesson 12--Planning meals and writing shopping lists.

    Lesson 13--Continuously learning.

    Some Appropriate Tasks for Pre-Teens Cooking Include:
    (including previous age groups tasks)

  • Crack eggs into bowl
  • Fill and level measuring cups or spoons accurately
  • Use can opener
  • Microwave with supervision
  • Use vegetable peeler-some may already know how to use one and some children may need instructions
  • Stir ingredients
  • Setting table
  • Fill muffin tins
  • Find and gather ingredients
  • Cut soft foods or spread with blunt knife ( they still should not be using sharp knives)
  • Knead dough
  • Roll out dough
  • Use a whisk
  • Use cookie cutters
  • Help plan meal
  • Create simple recipes with 6 or less ingredients


    • checkmark redSome children will progress on different levels. Our age groups are just guidelines. You as the adult should judge what is and is not appropriate for the child cooking. Supervision is key. So please show good judgment in teaching your child to cook.





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