Clever Tools That Make Young Kids Excited About Chores

Kids usually like helping in the kitchen, and a good way to get them involved is with the preparation of their own snacks and meals. Give them easy tasks like chopping bananas or avocados so they can learn basic cutting skills. For older preschoolers, these nylon knives are a safe option but should always be used with adult supervision. 

Give them their own kid-sized bowls and equipment so they have a stake in the process. This set from Cheer Collection is a good one and will give kids the chance to experiment with juicing fruit, draining beans, and measuring and sieving ingredients. 

This utensil set from Melissa & Doug allows kids to actively help with dinner prep and comes with kid-sized spoons, whisks, etc. Baking is another task that kids love to get involved with. This cute baking set comes with some excellent equipment for family baking time. 

Once dinner is prepared, it’s time to set the table. Put all your kids' tableware in a drawer or cupboard that’s easily accessible to them and allow them to set the table. These placemats teach kids about where everything goes and should help them establish a good table-setting routine.