Dinner club has been working so hard the past few months to master a few new kitchen skills. If you are wondering what skills your young teen could be working towards in the kitchen, check out this list!
- Using a can opener (this one we have been working super hard on, it can be tricky!)
- Safely using a knife to cut different items (strawberry tops, pancakes, carrots, etc.)
- Loading and starting the dishwasher
- 3-4 step microwaveable meals
- No bake treats (chocolate covered trail mixes, Rice Krispy treats)
- Wiping down the tables
- Vacuuming the kitchen
- Setting the table, safely passing items to peers, safely using “community” items
Sometimes, a checklist or visual schedule can help your teen remember and sequence through these kitchen tasks. A fun tip: if the directions on the back of a microwavable meal are too small or written in a confusing way, type it up in a nice large font checklist style so your teen can be independent!
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