11 Smart Tips for Cooking with Kids - Getting kids into the kitchen is the easy part. How do you get them engaged, enjoying the experience, and helpful? Simple and easy tips, activities, and suggestions for cooking with kids at home or in the classroom. Teaching kids to make a healthy dinner begins with getting them in the kitchen and working on real tasks. These tips will work for all children beginning with toddlers and preschoolers on up to tweens and teens. Great ideas!