Kids love to cook and learn about how things work in the kitchen, so it is important that they understand basic safety. First, they must remember to always wash their hands; hands have lots of germs on them that can be spread to food items. It is also important to remove any stickers and wash all fruits and vegetables before eating them. If cutting the fruit or vegetables, they should make sure to cut away from the body so the knife does not come back and cut them.
If planning on doing cooking of any kind, be sure to have a parent’s permission first and only use the stove after having learned how to use it first. When using any method of heating appliance be sure to keep all towels, paper or other flammable items clear from the heat source. Also, make sure pot handles face inward and do not overhang the stove edge where they can be knocked or grabbed, which could cause them to fall.