If you're eager to stir up commitment in your little ones, here are a few ideas to teach commitment in the kitchen!
1. Choose a Challenging Recipe
Invite your mini chefs to challenge themselves with a recipe that is a bit above their skill level. They can use this advanced recipe, whether it’s a towering cake or a gourmet meal, to practice committing to a process and following through with what they set out to do.
2. Host a Bake Sale
Encourage kids to host a bake sale at school or in the yard. As they tackle every step from planning and prepping to pricing and selling, they will learn to stay committed to a goal from start to finish. Plus, take it a step further and allow them to choose a cause to donate the proceeds to—making their commitment two-fold.
3. Build a Skill
Teach kids that commitment isn’t about one grand gesture but daily dedication to something they care about. Let them choose a kitchen skill they want to master, such as piping decorative flowers or sautéing veggies. Encourage them to practice every day until they feel confident in their ability and have mastered this skill!
4. Form Healthy Habits
Talk to kids about healthy eating and the importance of fueling their bodies with nutritious choices. Challenge them to commit to making themselves a healthy lunch every day for a week. Then see if they notice any positive changes in how they feel after sticking with this kind of commitment.
5. Clean Up the Kitchen
Let kids take charge of a kitchen cleanup day. Have them make a plan to organize the fridge, cabinets, and counters. Once they have their plan in place, make sure they commit to finishing the job!
6. Define a Daily Kitchen Duty
Invite little ones to choose a daily kitchen duty, whether it's conquering breakfast dishes or sweeping away dinner crumbs. Encourage a week-long commitment to this daily task so they can practice responsibility.
7. Rotate Responsibilities
As a family, create a kitchen schedule to follow where everyone takes turns with different responsibilities. Your family can unite in this pledge to taking care of the kitchen together while all practicing commitment.
