When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:
❁ wash vegetables under cool running water.
❁ sprinkle ingredients on a tortilla for a quesadilla.
❁ measure spices and other ingredients.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:
❁ pour milk into glasses to drink with a meal.
❁ shake or blend a smoothie.
❁ stir milk into pudding mix and add fruit.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:
❁ swish greens in a bowl of water to remove dirt.
❁ peel or cut fruit or veggies.
❁ measure and stir ingredients for salad dressings.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.
Show kids how to:
❁ measure and mix ingredients together.
❁ wash and cut up fruits and vegetables for dipping.
Kids Can!
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:
❁ snip green onions or chives with kitchen scissors.
❁ put onions in the refrigerator before cutting.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.
Show kids how to:
❁ wash pears under cool running water.
❁ safely use a can opener.
❁ use a spoon to remove the seed core and cut a long ‘v’ to remove the fibers from the core to the stem.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.
Show kids how to:
❁ wipe off can lids before opening.
❁ use a can opener and safely handle sharp edges.
❁ mix ingredients together.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.
Show kids how to:
❁ wash Brussels sprouts under cool running water and pull off outer leaves.
❁ spread Brussels sprouts on a pan for roasting.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.
Show kids how to:
❁ adjust the temperature on the stove.
❁ measure ingredients and stir things together.
❁ wash and chop veggies or cooked meat.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.
Show kids how to:
❁ measure and mix ingredients.
❁ crumble tofu or cut it into slices, cubes or sticks.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.
Show kids how to:
❁ peel hard-cooked eggs.
❁ cut or tear bread into cubes.
❁ mix ingredients together.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.
Show kids how to:
❁ roll or pat dough into shapes with a rolling pin or clean hands.
❁ grate cheese or slice veggies and fruit.
❁ spread the sauce with the back of a spoon.
When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.
Show kids how to:
❁ find and remove small rocks or other seeds and plant parts from dried lentils.
❁ use a colander to rinse lentils under cool running water.
