Montessori
Peel a banana
Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Montessori
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Break the top of a banana to start the peel, then hand it to your toddler. Show them how to pull a strip down and let them peel the rest, taking their time. Eat it together at the table.
Materials
- Banana
Safety note
Seat your toddler to eat and stay with them while they do, and offer pieces that are easy to bite.
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Why it matters
Peeling their own snack gives your toddler a real self-feeding job and strengthens both hands.
Benefit
Self-feeding
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