Show your cooking work station

What can I use instead of a tray, small bowls, or sticky notes if I don't have them?

Use a clean baking sheet or large plate as the tray, mugs or ramekins for small bowls, and tape or folded paper instead of sticky notes for labeling.

My sticky notes keep falling off and ingredients get mixed up—what should I do?

If labels fall off and bowls tip, tape labels to each small bowl and space bowls on the tray or placemat to prevent spills while you 'Put each ingredient into its own small bowl'.

How can I change the steps for younger children or make it more challenging for older kids?

For preschoolers, have them wash hands, put on the apron, and arrange utensils while an adult handles knives and ensures the stove is off, and for older kids have them use the measuring cups and spoons, label each bowl, and take the overhead photo to share on DIY.org.

How can we extend or personalize the tidy cooking workstation activity?

Decorate the apron or placemat, color-code or add picture labels to each bowl, make a safety checklist that includes 'Place cleaning supplies on the right side of the tray' and 'Store knives at the back', and time who can take the clearest overhead photo to share on DIY.org.