Nutritious Carrot Puree
Parent and child work together to prepare a simple, healthy carrot puree, focusing on following a recipe, measuring ingredients, and understanding food preparation. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's ability to follow multi-step instructions, use kitchen tools safely, and engage in collaborative cooking as a cognitive and life skill activity.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Kitchen workspace with carrots, a pot, water, a cutting board (safe for child), a peeler, a knife (for parent use only), a blender or masher, and a small amount of olive oil or butter. Child should be able to reach the counter safely, perhaps with a step stool. Ensure a safe, supervised environment.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneShows object-function knowledgeMind· 2.7y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestonePours or serves food or drink with supervisionBody· 3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneFollows ordered multi-step directionsMind· 4y–5.6y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneChanges materials with simple toolsBody· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneFollows detailed directions with remindersMind· 4.5y–5y· stretch· Step 1