Skill· 5y–6y· 2 min
Salmon Squash Family Mash
Parent and child work together to prepare a simple salmon and squash mash, focusing on following multi-step instructions, measuring ingredients, and kitchen safety. The agent coaches the parent to observe sequencing skills, attention to detail, and collaborative participation in a real-world cooking task.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Kitchen workspace cleared and safe. Ingredients ready: cooked salmon, cooked squash/pumpkin, mixing bowl, fork/masher, measuring spoons. Child should be standing on a stable step stool if needed, with parent supervising closely.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneFollows ordered multi-step directionsMind· 4y–5.6y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneHandles varied tools with controlBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneShows object-function knowledgeMind· 2.7y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneChanges materials with simple toolsBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestonePours or serves food or drink with supervisionBody· 3y–5y· core
- MilestoneUses basic time conceptsMind· 4y–5y· stretch
Visual example
Coming soon