Montessori
Stir yogurt and oats in a bowl
Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Montessori
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
Put plain yogurt and a spoonful of oats in a wide, heavy bowl. Show your toddler how to hold the spoon and make slow circles, then let them stir while you steady the bowl. Share it at the table when they are done.
Materials
- Wide heavy bowl
- Large spoon
- Plain yogurt
- Oats
Safety note
Use cold ingredients only and keep your toddler away from the stove. Stay close while they eat, and cut or leave out any food that is a choking risk.
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Why it matters
Stirring is a slow, repeated hand movement that gives your toddler a real part in making food.
Benefit
Food preparation
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