Why the Kitchen Needs Grown-Ups

THE KITCHEN IS A SPECIAL ROOM

The kitchen is where food is made. It also has heat, sharp tools and slippery floors, which is why grown-ups need to be in charge.

WHY GROWN-UPS ARE NEEDED

• Heat. Stoves, ovens, kettles, pots and pans can burn you, and so can steam. Some things stay hot even when they do not look hot.
• Sharp things. Knives and graters are made for adult hands. Adults have had lots of practice using them.
• Electric machines. Kettles, mixers and toasters should be switched on and off by an adult.
• Slippery floors. A spill can make you slip. Tell a grown-up so they can clean it up.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

You can still help! With a grown-up beside you, you can wash vegetables, set the table, and mix cold ingredients. Always ask first, and keep a good distance from the stove.

REMEMBER: NOTICE, STAY AWAY, TELL AN ADULT

If you see a spill, smoke, or something hot left alone, do not touch it. Stay away and tell a grown-up right away.