Activities to do with your 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 preparation.

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Age: 12 months +
Items needed:
- mirror in which the child can see him/herself easily
- child sized hair brush or comb
- clips (for girls)
- small basket or drawer - a special place for the child to have easy access with the brush

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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

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The following are Montessori activities or simply ways of teaching children how to do things properly. When presenting those Montessori activities, it is good to remember:

Children learn from observation of what adults are doing. With their limited physical abilities we, adults have to show the children how to do the activities easier way.

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