Be especially careful when opening
canned foods.

• Find an adult who can help you. Always read through the recipe with your adult helper so you can ask questions.
• Wear an apron to keep your clothes clean. Don't wear shirts with long, loose sleeves. If your hair is long, tie it back. Long sleeves or long hair can get in the way while you are cooking and cause accidents!
• Wash your hands with lots of soap and water before you start. Keep your hands dry while cooking so you can have a good grip on your utensils.
• Keep a damp cloth or paper towel nearby to wipe up spills. Wiping up spills when they happen prevents accidents.
• Always use hot pads to handle hot items. Remember, anything you take from the oven, microwave oven, or stove will be hot and will stay hot for awhile.
• Know where the first aid kit is. If you touch something hot, immediately hold your hand under cold water.
• Always pick up a knife or kitchen scissors by the handle. Leave all sharp items on the counter until you are ready to wash them. If you put them in a sink full of soapy water, you might reach in and accidentally cut yourself.

ONE MORE THING: Remember to clean up! Put away all the ingredients and equipment you have used. Store leftover food properly. Wash, dry, and put away dishes. Clean up all spills. If you don't clean the kitchen, the head cook may not let you use it again!