Food Activities

Activity: Making Scrambled Eggs

Note: Raw eggs are often not advisable for children to handle, but in the home environment a parent should monitor food handling practices more closely.  Age: from 18 months Materials: Large bowl / Fork or child sized whisk / Spices, Salt - depending on your...

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 activities that parents do every day. These are what Maria Montessori calls Practical Life Activities. One important aspect of practical life is food...

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

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....

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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...

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