Real Kitchen Helping Tasks
2–5 years · 10–30 min · Indoor · Some energy
You'll need
- Age-appropriate tasks
- Step stool
Steps
- 1Identify safe helping task
- 2Tearing lettuce, washing vegetables, stirring
- 3Talk through steps together
- 4Thank them for real help
Why this works
Real contribution builds confidence and practical skills.
Try also
- –Measure ingredients with supervision
- –Arrange food on plates
- –Help set the table
Keep away from sharp tools and heat. Supervise constantly.