Preparing strawberries is such a fun and educational activity for young children. Not only do they smell good, feel interesting, and taste delicious, but they also are nutrient rich and packed with antioxidants!
I recently came across this article that highlights the importance of having children participate in the kitchen. What stands out to me most is how proud they are after completing their work. While preparing strawberries for our class, it is apparent how hard my student Abbigail works to provide her classmates with snack.
You will need:
- Fresh strawberries (I usually cut these in half so that they are more manageable) (You can have your child wash them as an extension, or you should wash them as part of your preparation)
- A strawberry slicer (The one I use is shaped like a strawberry, but all types of slicers work, especially the ones typically used to slice hard boiled eggs)
- Child-sized tongs
- A small cutting board
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| Keeping everything organized on one tray helps support your child's sense of order. |
Why do I love having children use tongs? Development of their fine motor control and coordination.
Why do I love having children use the strawberry slicer? Hand-eye coordination, repetition and the development of concentration, and the need to follow a logical sequence of events.
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Abbigail uses her two hands for different work simultaneously. |
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| Abbigail works very hard to provide a fresh snack for her community! |
I'm still loving the baking set in Monti Kids' level 7 kit. These freshly-sliced strawberries can also be used in any baking recipe!
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