First Pancake Flip

Preschoolers are ready for more responsibility in the kitchen than we usually give them credit for. This is a great first real cooking task — they measure, pour, and get a supervised turn at the flip.

Steps

1. Set up a step stool so your preschooler can see into the bowl and pan comfortably.
2. Let them measure and pour the mix and water, then stir.
3. Pour batter onto the griddle together — a kid-sized ladle helps here.
4. When bubbles form on top, guide their hand on the spatula for the flip. This is the moment they’ll want to do again and again.

Notes

Start with a smaller pancake for their first flip — more forgiving, less frustrating if it doesn’t land clean.