Turn Ordinary Takeout Chopsticks Into Easy-to-use Kids’ Chopsticks
This past weekend we had a family get-together where we celebrated the Lunar New Year with a Chinese takeout feast. We had two sets of kids’ chopsticks (the kind that are joined at the top to make it easier for kids to use them) but with three little kids at dinner there was trouble brewing. Then, my brilliant sister shared this easy trick using takeout chopsticks – its so quick and simple I wish I had known it years ago! Now, this might be one of those things that everyone else in the world knew about besides me, but just in case its not I thought I’d share the how-to here.
Step 1: All you need to make this work are two things: a pair of wooden takeout chopsticks with their paper wrapper and a rubber band or hair elastic.
Step 2: Separate the chopsticks.
Step 3: Fold the paper wrapper in half horizontally (the long way).
Step 4: Roll up the paper wrapper into a thick little tube.
Step 5: Stick the rolled up wrapper between the chopsticks about two inches from the top and then wrap the rubber band around both chopsticks above the roll.
Step 6: Eat up all that yummy Chinese food like a boss!
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14 Comments on “Turn Ordinary Takeout Chopsticks Into Easy-to-use Kids’ Chopsticks”
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Great idea “brilliant sister”! 🙂 I love the step by step picture.
I’m going to have to show my fiance this. He can’t use chopsticks! xD
Yes you should – then he can have a ‘discrete’ help at the restaurant! Thanks for stopping by!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party.
This is so perfect! I love your idea..I just posted about my Chinese New Year dinner come link up to my party http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/02/chinese-new-year-dinner-and-centerpiece.html and share this tip!
Karin
Somehow I missed doing this but loved your tablescape. I’ll catch your party this week – thanks for stopping by!
This is a wonderful idea! My son loves trying to use chopstick! This idea will help him.
My kids use chopsticks easily with this trick – enjoy!
I have a 3 yo DGD that can already use chopsticks. She showed us months ago & even her Mom was shocked. I can’t even use them. Maybe I need to try this. 🙂 I came by from Cuddlebug Cuties. Hugs~Patti
My little ones do ok with regular chopsticks if they have to, but more food gets into them and off of their laps/floor if they have this kind!
Hello. Saw these on the Cuddlebug Cuties blog hop. Awesome idea.
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Angel
thanks for stopping by!
fabulous idea! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday and great to “meet” you!
Fabulous idea, I’m going to have to give this a try 🙂