Skill· 2y–3y· 2 min

Spoon To Mouth

A warm mealtime activity where parent and child practice self-feeding with a spoon, exploring different food textures while building mealtime routines.

Free to do together whenever you like.

What you'll need

Prepare a small bowl with thick, scoopable food like yogurt, mashed potatoes, or oatmeal. Have a child-sized spoon ready. Sit facing your child at their eye level.

How it works

The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.

What this develops

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