Montessori food activities

I am always looking for new and interesting snack ideas for my children. In case you are too, here are eight snack and food prep trays that we've used recently. Jam on Pikelets - spreading strawberry jam onto pikelets. We often use crackers for spreading activities so it's nice to use pikelets for something different. Melon Balls - my three-year-old finds this difficult but it's worth the challenge. We use a small melon baller and some cocktail picks to make it easier to share. I've cut the…

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The title is slightly misleading as all of these snacks have had some adult involvement, however once they are presented to the child of around three, they may be able to do the rest themselves. Presenting snacks like this allows the child to develop practical life skills like peeling, slicing and spreading. These activities can also help develop fine motor skills. Here are a few snacks that we've enjoyed this week: Fruit Kababs - using cocktail sticks (sharp one end, blunt the other) the…

Wrap the Food - Fine Motor Activity. This is an easy way for toddlers and preschoolers to develop fine motor skills. Perfect if you're trying to teach kids about nutrition and healthy eating. #finemotor #toddlers #preschoolers

Perfect for a healthy nutrition unit, this post contains lots of free eat-a-rainbow printables & Montessori-inspired activities for preschool - first grade.

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Toy food can be used for so many different simple activities that are easy to put together. This list is great for toddlers and preschoolers and includes some sensory activities.

Squeezing an orange Montessori practical life activity is an easy beginning exercise in at-home food preparation for kids that helps strengthen the hand.

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