Kids Can!

Kids Can Help Roast Squash Seeds:

❁ Rinse seeds in a colander under hot water.

❁ Separate seeds from stringy fibers.

❁ Find roasting directions on front page.

Depending on their skills, show kids how to:

❁ Measure flours and other dry ingredients

❁ Mash bananas

❁ Crack and beat eggs

❁ Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to dip and pour batter

When kids help prepare snacks, they are more likely to try them. Show kids how to:

❁ wash fruits or vegetables.

❁ prepare snack bags/cups.

❁ measure and mix ingredients.

❁ pour water to serve with the snacks.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ gently wipe or rinse mushrooms.

❁ use a cutting board to slice or chop vegetables.

❁ measure dry or liquid ingredients.

❁ use a long handled spoon or spatula to sauté safely.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ safely handle the sharp lids when opening cans.

❁ measure ingredients.

❁ use a spatula to break up ground beef as it browns.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ tear bread

❁ beat eggs

❁ measure ingredients

❁ mash soft bones with a fork

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ rinse the peel of whole oranges under running water just before using.

❁ peel and separate orange segments.

❁ measure and mix ingredients.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ scrub cucumbers under running water.

❁ safely peel cucumbers using a vegetable peeler.

❁ measure and mix ingredients.

❁ arrange a plate of colorful vegetables.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ measure and mix ingredients.

❁ press cauliflower mixture into balls or logs.

❁ wash hands after touching raw eggs (after cracking eggs and after pressing the balls or logs)

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ scrub parsnips with a clean vegetable brush under running water.

❁ measure and mix ingredients.

❁ spread parsnips on a pan for roasting.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ safely handle sharp lids when opening cans.

❁ fill a blender part way and be sure the lid is on tight.

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ rinse grapes under cool running water.

❁ cut grapes in half or smaller to reduce the chance of choking.