Montessori food preparation teaches children practical life skills through the use of child-sized tools and age-appropriate activities. By allowing children to prepare their own snacks and meals, food prep activities promote independence, concentration, development of fine motor skills, and healthy eating habits. Montessori education is a child-centered approach to learning that emphasizes independence, hands-on learning, […]
Activities: Food Preparation
Montessori in the Kitchen
Space, the first frontierā¦ in your home Ok, so first things first. We need to help you set up space in your house. There are so many ways we will work on modifying rooms in your home, and the most accessible place to start is the kitchen. Because you are in […]
Cooking in the Montessori Classroom
Food preparation and cooking are some of the most fun practical life activities in a Montessori environment! My personal preference is to create individualized food preparation activities that children can choose on their own, rather than group cooking activities that have to be done with a teacher. I want to show the children how to […]
Honey Bees: Cooking in the Montessori Children’s House
I am honored to share with you this simpleĀ food preparation activity from theĀ Cooking in the Childrenās HouseĀ series by Megan Ray Durkin. Ā Megan has a goal — to help children feel they are stewards of the earth and true citizens of the world. The projects from Cooking in the Childrenās House blend her appreciation for childrenās […]