Assistant Chef Lesson 3: Practice Pouring

In this Assistant Chef lesson, children ages 3-6 practice pouring. This is a simple kitchen skill they can use often at home, even in everyday tasks like pouring themselves a drink. Once children learn this skill, it helps them build confidence and a little more independence.

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Practice Pouring

Choose one of the following kids recipes for your lesson. Both options help children practice careful pouring in a fun and useful way.

Juice or Kool-Aid Popsicles

Let your child pour juice or prepared drink mix into popsicle molds. It often helps to pour a smaller amount into a 2-cup plastic pitcher first so it is easier for little hands to hold and control.

Lemonade Popsicles

• 12 lemons (about 2 cups juice)
• 8 cups water
• 2 cups sugar

Show your child how to squeeze lemons by hand or with a juicer. Stir together the lemon juice, water, and sugar until well blended. Adjust the water or lemon amount to fit your taste.

You can also add crushed strawberries for strawberry lemonade popsicles. After stirring, an adult can run the mixture through a blender if desired. Then let the child pour the mixture into popsicle molds.

Tip: Place the molds on a cookie sheet with a rim or inside a baking pan to catch drips and spills.

Once children get the hang of pouring, they often want to keep practicing. Find more kids popsicle recipes here.

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