Kids Cooking Lessons for 7-11 years old Chef in Training lessons introduction pg

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

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

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
Knead dough
Roll out dough
Use a whisk
Use cookie cutters
Help plan meal
Create simple recipes with 6 or less ingredients

Some 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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