It is essential that kids use kitchen equipment that is appropriate for their age, size and experience. With the right tools, some guidance and a watchful eye, you can help young chefs of all ages become masters in the kitchen.
Age-appropriate kitchen equipment for kids
• Youngest chefs (4 to 6 years)
Mixing bowls, spoons, whisks
Small rolling pins, cookie cutters
Rubber scrapers
Popsicle sticks (for spreading icing)
• Junior chefs (6 to 10 years)
Mixing bowls, spoons, whisks
Rolling pins, cookie cutters
Measuring spoons, dry and wet measuring cups
Hand mixers, stand mixers
Sieves for sifting
• Tween and teen chefs (11 to 16 years)
Non-slip cutting board
Small chef's knife (with supervision)
Spatula
Graters, peelers
Baking sheets
Skillets, saucepans
Oven and stove (with supervision for younger kids)
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