Tiny Chef's Messy Masterpiece

How it works

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   First, let's set up our workspace. Place the bowl with soft food in front of your child and give them both the spoon and fork. Say, 'Look, your child! You're the chef today. Let's see how you pick up your tools.'

2. 2

   Now let's practice scooping. Encourage your child to use the spoon to get some food from the bowl. Say, 'Chef your child, can you scoop up some yummy food with your spoon?'

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   Time to practice with the fork! Show your child how to poke soft food with the fork tines. Say, 'Now let's use your fork to pick up a piece. Can you poke it?'

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   Let's put it all together! Encourage your child to bring the utensil to their mouth. Say, 'Great job, chef! Now can you bring that delicious bite to your mouth?'

What this develops

• ◆Milestone
  Self-Care and Personal Independence

  Movementprimary
• ◆Milestone
  Hand-Eye Coordination

  Movementsecondary

Visual example