الطبخ في الفصل

• ​Create a calm and organised environment with minimal distractions. 

• Ensure children are comfortable sitting, standing, or moving around the space. 

• Prepare sensory activities beforehand to help children feel more at ease. 

• Use techniques to increase comfort around mess, such as providing protective clothing and showing how to clean up. You may find this page helpful.  

  

Additional tips:  

​

• Allow children to be in the space without having to cook initially. They can start by simply observing or helping set up the equipment. 

• Start with safe and familiar textures, gradually introducing more challenging ones. For instance, children can begin by handing out equipment, counting cupcake cases, or measuring dry ingredients. 

• Use non-slip mats to keep bowls and equipment stable, which supports motor skills and reduces unexpected spills. 

• If touching new textures is a barrier, encourage the use of tools before fingers. Start with distant touch tools like long-handled spoons, cookie cutters with handles, and tongs before progressing to direct touch. 

• Introduce low-scent foods to help children become familiar with the cooking space. Inform them in advance if an ingredient has a strong smell. 

• Prepare children for loud noises from kitchen gadgets by allowing them to cover their ears or leave the room if needed.