Kids LOVE to be involved in ‘grown up’ tasks, they LOVE getting messy and they LOVE to get treats. Satisfy all this and more, by involving them in COOKING with you in the kitchen.

It is generally accepted that children who are involved in the creation of family meals have a balanced view of food and nutrition and are better able to distinguish between ‘everyday’ foods and ‘sometimes’ foods. Skills that kids learn through cooking include:

• Broadened literacy – words for different ingredients, utensils and tasks
• Improved numeracy – understanding capacities, measurements and timings
• Methodology – following recipes step-by-step

Tupperware is leading the way in getting kids involved in the kitchen. The Kids in the Kitchen product range includes 7 colourful, fun and hardy products that have been designed especially for children.

The newest ‘kid’ on the block are the Kids' Kitchen Measuring Cups and Spoons. Consisting of four Measuring Spoons and four Measuring Cups, the most useful volumes are provided for your convenience; from 2.5ml through to 250ml. The Cups and Spoons have been cleverly designed in the shape of a flower, a diamond, a circle and a star. The handles have been ergonomically designed for little hands, and the measurements are etched into the handles - so they won’t rub off, no matter how many times they go through the dishwasher. The bright colours are a joy for kids to use.

The Kids' Kitchen Decorating Set is the most fun of all the range. Create funny faces with icing on cupcakes, and fancy designs in potato mash on cottage pie. Kids love the feel of the squeezy bellows, and with four different sized nozzles, a multitude of shapes and designs can be created.

• Grass nozzle – creates a series of tiny dots, or a series of fine strands – short ones for grass or long strands for hair.
• Star nozzle – creates the traditional star/flower shape.
• Hole nozzle – perfect for drawing smiley faces and for creating lattice designs.
• Fancy ribbon nozzle – a flat ribbon with a fluted edge, perfect for layering and delicate designs.

The Kids’ Kitchen Baking Set is perfect for all budding cooks. The 3 Litre Bowl is a generous size for any baking requirement, and the sturdy hand-grip helps keep the Bowl upright and the contents inside the Bowl! The Spatula and Cookie Cutters are scaled for little hands, and are brightly coloured for kids to keep track of. The Cookie Cutters are in the shape of a star, a gingerbread man, a heart and a flower.

The Kids' Kitchen Utensils Set is great for kids, and has been especially designed for little hands! The three components of the set are basic items in any kitchen - a Ladle, a Whisk and a Mixing Spoon. They are in bright, fun colours that kids can easily spot in the utensil drawer.

The Kids' Kitchen Mat and Cutters Set and the Kids' Kitchen Rolling Pin are perfectly paired items. The Mat keeps the bench top mess free and the Rolling Pin is ideally sized for kids’ projects. Whether it is cookies or play dough on the menu, kids have all they need for a fun filled afternoon. The Cookie Cutters are in the shape of your favourite farm animals; a sheep, a pig, a duck and a rabbit. The Rolling Pin is light-weight, perfect for kids to use, and the handles can be removed and stored inside the body for space saving.

Finally, keep everyone and everything CLEAN with the Kids' Kitchen Apron and Tea Towel Set. The brightly coloured, fun design of the Apron co-ordinates perfectly with the product range. The fully adjustable neck strap ensures a snug fit, however quickly your kids grow. The bright green Tea Towel features a waffle texture for maximum absorption to wipe up all the various drips and spills.

Of course, don’t forget that Tupperware has a vast range of fabulous recipes you can make with the kids – from easy sweet treats you can make with pre-schoolers through to more complex family meals that everyone will love. And if all else fails, there’s always the play dough recipe!

Tupper Tip:

Keep your Kids' Kitchen Decorating Set on hand in the kitchen for everyday use – fill the bottles with spreads or dips and store in the fridge so littlies can get creative and decorate their crackers, toasties and pancakes!