Make Thanksgiving (or any cooking opportunity) feel joyful, connected, and stress-free with age-appropriate kitchen tasks for kids of all abilities. This guide helps families invite children into the holiday prep in a fun, safe, and meaningful way — all while supporting language, motor skills, confidence, and independence.
From simple sensory jobs for toddlers to more independent cooking tasks for older kids, this resource shows how every child can play a role in the celebration. Whether you’re stirring, sprinkling, kneading, or taste-testing, these small moments in the kitchen help build big skills — and even bigger memories.
Perfect for families looking to:
Encourage participation in holiday traditions
Build communication and sequencing skills
Reduce stress by giving kids purposeful jobs
Make Thanksgiving cooking more fun and connected
Download the visual cards and bring your little helpers into the heart of the holiday!
Make Thanksgiving (or any cooking opportunity) feel joyful, connected, and stress-free with age-appropriate kitchen tasks for kids of all abilities. This guide helps families invite children into the holiday prep in a fun, safe, and meaningful way — all while supporting language, motor skills, confidence, and independence.
From simple sensory jobs for toddlers to more independent cooking tasks for older kids, this resource shows how every child can play a role in the celebration. Whether you’re stirring, sprinkling, kneading, or taste-testing, these small moments in the kitchen help build big skills — and even bigger memories.
Perfect for families looking to:
Encourage participation in holiday traditions
Build communication and sequencing skills
Reduce stress by giving kids purposeful jobs
Make Thanksgiving cooking more fun and connected
Download the visual cards and bring your little helpers into the heart of the holiday!
