{"id":174000001579,"date":"2022-11-22T15:37:03","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T20:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/?p=174000001579"},"modified":"2022-11-29T10:57:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T15:57:26","slug":"tips-to-get-your-kids-involved-this-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/2022\/11\/22\/tips-to-get-your-kids-involved-this-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips To Get Your Kids Involved This Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanksgiving prep is often exciting for young children, with so many things to do with the expectation of getting together with family for a delicious meal. However, because many chores involve cooking and with everyone so busy, young children might feel left out of the process despite wanting to help. So, instead of handing them the iPad or sitting them on the couch to watch endless shows or play games, here are some great ideas to include your kids in your Thanksgiving preparation.<\/p>\n

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Let Them Help Plan The Menu<\/h2>\n

Thanksgiving is nothing without food, and let\u2019s be honest, most of us make too much of it. One way to get your kids involved is to let them decide on adding a dish to your Thanksgiving feast, even if it\u2019s something unorthodox like mac and cheese.<\/p>\n

Set The Table<\/h2>\n

If you have older children, letting them set the table is an excellent way to get them involved. However, instead of simply setting out the plates and utensils and folding napkins, ask the kids to create a unique decoration idea to spruce up the setting. Whether making turkeys out of pine cones or painting rocks as placeholders with everyone\u2019s name, this is a neat way to get your kids involved and let them explore their creativity<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Help With Food<\/h2>\n

While there are not many things kids can do in the kitchen \u2014 especially the younger ones \u2014 there is specific food preparation they can help with, such as mashing potatoes, tearing lettuce, washing vegetables in the sink, sorting cookies, etc. You\u2019ll find that kids want to help out their parents, so if you can find easy kitchen chores, they\u2019ll appreciate it and get a sense of accomplishment.<\/p>\n

Assign A Recipe Co-Pilot<\/h2>\n

When preparing your Thanksgiving meal, you have a lot on your mind, juggling many tasks at once. Another great idea to get the kiddos involved is to assign one to be your recipe co-pilot<\/a>. What\u2019s a recipe co-pilot? It\u2019s someone who can read you the recipe as you\u2019re preparing the food instead of jumping back and forth between a recipe book or your phone to get the ingredients and measurements. Having one of your kids be your recipe co-pilot can make your job easier in the kitchen and be an authentic bonding experience.<\/p>\n

Assign A Clock Watcher<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever prepared for Thanksgiving, you know you\u2019re always working against the clock, especially when having guests over for dinner. Everything has to go off without a hitch for the meal to be perfect, so it can be helpful instead of setting a timer on your phone to designate one of your kids as the clock watcher to alert you when the pie has to come out of the oven or when to baste the turkey. This can be fun because many kids will treat this like a game, and it keeps their attention, so you won\u2019t have to worry about them getting in the way.<\/p>\n

\"FamilyAssisting Guests<\/h2>\n

Once guests begin arriving, they\u2019ll need someone to greet them and take their coats and show them where hors d\u2019oeuvres and drinks are, which can be an excellent job for one of your older kids.<\/p>\n

Cleanup<\/h2>\n

Finally, once the day\u2019s festivities are finished and it\u2019s time to clean up, rally the troops to get the job done more quickly so everyone can grab some couch time and relax before bed. Sure, the kids won\u2019t enjoy cleaning up as much as the other activities on our list, but it\u2019s an excellent way to teach them responsibility and working together as a family. And, maybe you can sweeten the deal by allowing them an extra dessert as a thank you for their hard day\u2019s work.<\/p>\n

About Kids R\u2019 Kids<\/h2>\n

Kids R\u2019 Kids at Avalon Park is a family-owned voluntary pre-kindergarten learning academy dedicated to your child\u2019s early education needs. Our learning academies are nationally renowned, and we\u2019re happy to be part of this community. Our entire staff wishes the best for the children in our care. We\u2019re dedicated to providing a safe, secure learning environment with state-of-the-art learning tools, a highly trained and personable staff, and convenient drop-off and pick up times. Studies show how critical early childhood education is to a future adult, and our program sets your kids up for success in kindergarten and beyond. If you\u2019re interested in enrolling your child in our program, contact us today at 407-306-9035<\/strong> or fill out our online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thanksgiving prep is often exciting for young children, with so many things to do with the expectation of getting together with family for a delicious meal. However, because many chores involve cooking and with everyone so busy, young children might feel left out of the process despite wanting to help. So, instead of handing them […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":289,"featured_media":174000001581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[174000000031],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-174000001579","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holidays"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTips To Get Your Kids Involved This Thanksgiving<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It's time to get your kids involves, even the picky eaters! 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