Teaspoon facts for kids
A teaspoon is a small spoon used for many things! You might use one to stir your tea or coffee, or to measure out sugar for a recipe. In American English, they are sometimes called flatspoons. Longer teaspoons are perfect for enjoying ice cream or other desserts. Most teaspoons are made from shiny stainless steel or silver.
A teaspoon is also a special unit of measurement. It's equal to 5 millilitres (ml). This is very helpful when you are cooking or baking and need to add just a small amount of an ingredient.
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What is a Teaspoon Used For?
Teaspoons are super handy in the kitchen and at the dinner table. Their small size makes them perfect for stirring drinks in a mug or cup. They are also often used to scoop out small portions of food, like yogurt or pudding.
Teaspoons for Cooking and Baking
When you follow a recipe, you'll often see "tsp" listed next to an ingredient. This means "teaspoon"! It's a standard way to measure small amounts of things like spices, baking powder, or vanilla extract. Using the right amount helps your food taste just right.
Teaspoons in Games
Did you know teaspoons can also be part of a game? There's a fun card game called "Spoons" where players try to grab a spoon when certain cards match up. It's a fast-paced game that uses actual spoons!
Teaspoons as a Measurement Unit
For a long time, a teaspoon was just a small spoon. But over time, people needed a more exact way to measure. So, the "teaspoon" became a standard unit of volume.
How Much is a Teaspoon?
Today, one teaspoon is officially equal to 5 millilitres. This is a very precise measurement used all over the world, especially in cooking and medicine. Before this standard, the size of a teaspoon could be a little different depending on where you were.
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Left-to-right: Serving spoon, tablespoon, dessert spoon, and teaspoon
See also
In Spanish: Cucharadita para niños