Letting your toddler help prepare food by doing simple tasks, such as mixing, measuring, pouring and stirring, are great ways to involve him in day-to-day chores and to develop important early math skills.

To keep the learning and fun safe:

• Keep all knives and sharp or breakable objects well out of your child’s way.

• Use latches or other safety devices on cabinets.

• Establish a “safe distance” rule when adults are using the stove.

See also ...

• Cooking with kids

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