Children's Kitchen Bundle
The 10 Most Popular, Child-Friendly Kitchen Items Designed To Support Your Child's Independence.
We put together a beautiful set for your little kitchen helper.
All items were purchased from the same companies that Montessori preschools get their materials.
1. Children's Kitchen Apron - Perfect to protect clothes and signal the beginning and end of kitchen work.
2. Mortar and Pestle - Perfect for small hands to work on food prep, as well as classic Montessori activities like egg shell grinding and cereal crushing.
3. Grater - A small handheld grater, easy and safe enough for toddler use.
4. 2 Small Metal Tongs - The perfect tongs for little hands. Made from stainless steel with silicone grips for easier use.
5. Small Nylon Knife - Children can slice bread, cheese, vegetables, fruit, and other foods without worry. This knife has been safety-tested for children and features a serrated cutting edge, blunt tip, and non-slip grip.
6. Potato Masher - Mashing is one of the easiest and most fun activities toddlers can start with in the kitchen. Toddler sized handle for an easy grip.
7. Juicer - This juicer provides a simple way for toddlers to juice a lemon, lime, or orange and then pour out the juice into a glass from the bottom compartment.
8. Whisk - Perfect for little hands to effectively whisk and mix.
9. Non-Slip Cutting Board - Anti-skid rim for a secure surface grip makes it easier for toddlers to use. Double sided for two cutting surfaces. Measures 10" x 14" or 25.4 x 35.5 cm.
10. Glass pitcher (100ml) - Extra thick glass to prevent breaking.
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The Benefits of Including Young Children in Kitchen Prep
Young children are naturally drawn to the activities that the adults around them regularly do. They also have a strong desire to do things independently and take care of themselves.
Giving children the option to participate in practical life activities, like kitchen work, will:
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Foster independence
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Develop practical life skills
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Give your children a sense of satisfaction and build their confidence
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Prepare your children for the future
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Help them learn about responsibility and discover they can contribute during snack and meal times.
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Decrease picky eating. When children help prepare their food, they are more likely to eat it.
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Teach skills like squeezing, cutting, peeling, grating, and chopping, helps to refine and strengthen fine motor skills.
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Develop executive functioning skills, as children learn to follow a sequence of steps when following a recipe.
Decrease Picky Eating
When children are involved in food preparation, they're more likely to try new foods. The sense of accomplishment they feel from making something encourages them to show off their dish and ejoy it with the family.
If you're currently struggling with picky eating, involve your child in every step of the food prep process, starting with choosing foods from the grocery store or growing them in your own garden.
Add in a Learning Tower
A Learning Tower is the most wonderful and well-loved addition to any home with young children.
There are so many great reasons to get one but the main one is that it allows young children to participate in kitchen activities much earlier than they'd otherwise be able to.
They can use it to comfortably stand at the counter and work alongside you.
It's also great for easy hand-washing or doing washing practical life activities at the sink.
Go here to check out The Montessori Room's Learning Tower: https://themontessoriroom.com/products/learning-tower
Child-Sized Materials Are Important
You wouldn't chop a carrot with a machete! That's what it can feel like to a toddler using adult-sized materials.
Child-sized materials are not only easier for them to use but they'll give your child the understanding that there's a place for them in the kitchen - "These are my tools".
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all of these items can be purchased on their own.
Katie Lannaman, an Infant Toddler Montessori (MACTE) teacher, RECE, and all-around amazing educator has assembled this Kitchen Set, as well as the write-up that goes along with each item.
We've included a short write-up for each item, including the benefits for each item and instructions for how to introduce them.