KITCHEN
BETWEEN COOKING, eating and
cleaning up, there are plenty of ways to keep
your child busy and learning in the kitchen.
Provide a sturdy step stool that the child can get
out and put away on his own. It should allow
him to access the sink comfortably--for getting
a sponge to wipe the table, for washing dishes,
and for just playing in the water. You may also
want to hang a waterproof apron where your
child can reach it easily. If you have the space,
set up a child-size table and chairs near the
family eating area. It can be used for snacks,
meals with friends or meals that aren't being
eaten at the family table, artwork, and other
tabletop toys such as small blocks or puzzles.
Make sure the child knows the table and chairs
are his to care for.
Provide a drawer--preferably near the child's
table--for his art materials, table toys and
perhaps his own set of measuring spoons and
cups or other kitchen utensils.
Enable your child to help himself to a snack and
a drink by placing a small pitcher of water or
juice and a prepared snack on a low shelf in the
refrigerator. Make sure a small cup, plate and
napkins are also within reach. Invite your child
to help prepare meals. He might start with
mixing dough for biscuits or washing lettuce,
and later move to peeling cucumbers and
carrots. Even though many parents are wary of
letting their children use a knife, it's important
to teach them how to do it correctly. Start by
demonstrating how to slice a banana using a
table knife (as early as age 2 1/2), then move
on to cooked carrots. At age four, most kids
can be taught how to safely slice raw carrots
with a small paring knife (under close adult
supervision). Expect your child to carry his
food to the table, and to clear his dishes when
he's finished eating (this will be easier if he's
eating at his small table). Most young
children--even toddlers--love to wipe up spills
on the floor and table.
Sweeping is another favorite task, made easier
if you provide a small hand broom and
dustpan--again stored where the child can
retrieve it on his own. More tasks suited to little
helpers: helping with putting away groceries and
loading and unloading the dishwasher.
Riefna Azwita Fahmi
Test System Unit RisTI - Telkom
Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir 47 Bandung-Indonesia
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