Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min
Spoon Scoop Adventure
Parent and child practice self-feeding skills during a meal, focusing on using a spoon to scoop soft foods, exploring textures, and building mealtime independence.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Have your child's meal ready with soft, scoopable foods like mashed potatoes, yogurt, or oatmeal. You'll need a child-sized spoon and their usual bowl or plate.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneFeeds self with utensil (spoon/fork) without spillingBody· 22mo–3y· core
- MilestoneFeeds self with spoonBody· 12mo–2.1y· stretch· Steps 1, 2, 3, 4
- MilestoneWilling to try new food textures and tastes.Body· 16mo–2.2y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneShows object-function knowledgeMind· 2.7y–5y· stretch· Steps 2, 4
Visual example
Coming soon