My spoon II
This helps reinforce the adequate use of eating utensils. Begin this activity by handing your child a banana; show her how to peel it and then place it on a plate. Give your child a spoon and show her how to cut the banana into big and small pieces. Let her
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What you'll need
You'll need a spoon, plate, a banana. This helps reinforce the adequate use of eating utensils.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to reinforce the adequate use of eating utensils. Therefore, we'll be exercising the social and emotional developmental area, more specifically adaptability. To complete this activity, you will need a spoon, plate, and a banana. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
Watch for: Little One use a spoon independently.
- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. Begin this activity by handing your child the banana. Show him or her how to peel it and then place it on a plate. Give your child a spoon and show him or her how to cut the banana into big and small pieces. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
Watch for: Little One correctly use some everyday items (like sipping from a cup or dialing a phone).
- 3~30s
One more thing to try. Let him or her try it and pay attention to his or her hand movements. Once your toddler knows how to use the spoon correctly, you can repeat the activity using a fork and then a plastic knife. During this exercise, observe if your toddler begins using the spoon and fork while eating. This can be due to stimulate growth in your child, every day. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
Watch for: Little One feed independently, with or without utensils.