When presenting Montessori activities at home environment, it is good to remember the following: Children learn from...
Montessori Activities For Toddlers: Food Preparation
Activities to do with a toddler in the kitchen As toddlers grow they become more observant and helpful with the...
Activity: Pouring A Drink
Pouring a drink is a simple and great activity that young kids will enjoy. Age: 12+ months Items needed: Child sized clear glass jug (for the child to be able to handle and see the amount of water) / Child sized clear glass The Activity: Ask the child to sit beside...
Activity: Cutting Up And Washing Vegetables And Fruits
This activity allows a young child to be involved in food preparation with an adult. It helps expose the child to become more familiar with the kitchen environment for further activities in the kitchen as the child gets older. Age: from 14 months Materials: Chopping...
Activity: Cooking Rice Using A Rice Cooker
A simple activity allowing children to familiarize themselves with the process of preparing and cooking food in the kitchen. Age: from 14 months Materials: Small measuring cup / Rice container / Rice / Rice cooker / Apron The Activity: Wash hands and put on an apron....
Activity: Making Fresh Pasta
There are several recipes for basic pasta found on the internet. If your child has egg allergy there are no egg alternatives. This will use the basic recipe using flour and eggs. Age: From 16 months Materials: Apron / Rolling pin / Large bowl / Pasta making machine /...
Activity: Peeling Vegetables
Peeling vegetables activity can be done with a soft vegetable (e.g. a cucumber). As a sharp peeler is used, the child needs to be able to handle it safely! Age: 2 1/2 years Materials: Hand peeler / Chopping board / Small bin / Vegetable / Lots of care! The...
Activity: Making Schnitzel
Always closely supervise your child when handling raw food and using sharp objects, e.g. knife! Age: About 2 1/2 years old Materials: Thin meat or schnitzel meat / Meat hammer / Knife / Flour / Bowls and plates / Eggs / Salt / Bread crumbs The Activity: Put on apron...
Activity: Helping With Mashed Potatoes
A simple activity that introduces your child to food preparation and cooking. Always closely supervise you child during all kitchen activities! Age: From 16 months Materials: Potatoes / Large bowl / Child sized tongs / Child sized potato masher / Spices (as per your...