So, we learned how to take care of ourselves and how to get ready for the day...
now we're going to learn all about the kitchen! Jesse is excited! Using tools in the kitchen
and making his own snacks is something he has wanted to do for a long time.
Speaking of tools, did you know the tools we use in the kitchen have
a special name? They're called utensils. Before we learn how to cook, we're going to learn about
different utensils you might need and how to use them! This information will be good to know,
because, think about it... You wouldn't want to cut your toast in half with a spoon.
Or serve cereal on a plate! Now, let's look at some utensils and what they do.
Fork: to eat solid foods. Spoon: to eat food that includes liquid or is soft.
Butter knife: a knife that isn't too sharp, but will still cut. As always,
be very careful when you use any kind of knife in the kitchen. Bowl: to eat things that include
liquid, like cereal or soup. Plate: to eat things that are solid, like meat or veggies.
Cutting board: to cut things on, so we don't hurt our countertops or get the food dirty.
Baking sheet: to cook things in the oven, like cookies or pizza. The oven, of course,
can get very hot. You may need an adult's help with this one. Spatula: to flip things over
like pancakes or eggs, or to move things like cookies from one place to another. Oven mitt:
to grab hot things out of the oven. Ask an adult to do this for you until you're ready to try!
That's a lot of utensils! Let's review them once more.
Fork. Spoon. Butter knife. Bowl. Plate. Cutting board. Baking sheet. Spatula.
Oven mitt. Okay, let's learn how to choose the right utensil in the kitchen!
First, think about the snack or meal you want to make.
Next, find the utensils you need for that meal. Then, make your meal. Of course,
there's lots of ways to make different meals and foods. It depends on what you're making.
Finally, clean up. After you're done, you can put trash in the garbage and clean the dishes.
Okay, nice! Now, let's try three quick examples. Ready? What dishes and utensils would we need for
soup? That's right! A bowl and spoon! What if we wanted to spread butter on some bread?
We would need a butter knife! If we wanted to make cookies, what would we need?
Yes, a baking sheet, spatula, and oven mitt!
Jesse did a great job! He earned his Expert Kitchen Helper badge!
Practice using the right utensils in the kitchen to earn your badge! See you later!