tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post5952972534777105606..comments2024-02-13T05:20:46.558-05:00Comments on A CUP OF JO: Motherhood Mondays: Toddlers in the kitchenJoanna Goddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109285188206811042noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-1389294360955908652014-02-17T14:05:55.017-05:002014-02-17T14:05:55.017-05:00Your blog having the useful message and i got a go...Your blog having the useful message and i got a good knowledge to read your article, so thank for your sharing...<a href="http://www.kinderkollege.in/" rel="nofollow">Nursery schools in Ramamurthy nagar</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979481297827679295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-78412345024510002182013-05-07T06:59:53.565-04:002013-05-07T06:59:53.565-04:00Organized content is the best way to display or po...Organized content is the best way to display or post an article, thank you for making it easy to digest your post.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.keitonengineering.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Flame cutter</a>kitoengineeringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938635369099879717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-1157000308637032802013-03-19T14:12:57.585-04:002013-03-19T14:12:57.585-04:00Nice! I work in a Montessori classroom of 3-6 yr o...Nice! I work in a Montessori classroom of 3-6 yr olds, and our kids love them some food preparation. We do a lot of straightforward things: having the kids spread their own jam, butter, or cream cheese onto bread at snack; having kids cut up carrots and then offer them to other kids in the room; slicing cheese and then putting toothpicks in them to serve others.<br /><br />It's a big time. We also found this knife :: http://www.amazon.com/Kuhn-Rikon-Kinderkitchen-Knife-Teeth/dp/B001UK3FC4 :: which is good for little guys and gals.Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619851518284122362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-25365772654867674212013-03-16T00:21:42.332-04:002013-03-16T00:21:42.332-04:00I have to say, I was out to brunch with my husband...I have to say, I was out to brunch with my husband the other day, and I looked over at the table next to us where a large family (mother and father, 2 younger kids, a grandmother and teen) was sitting. And I was shocked to see the mother cutting up her teenage-daughter's pancakes for her... PANCAKES! This mopey teenager looked fully uninterested, yet slightly impatient for her mother to finish, as if she does this for her every meal! HOW IS THIS OKAY? I have friends who had never once cooked themselves dinner or used a washing machine to do their own laundry until they left for school, or even later! I think it's great to teach kids how to be confident and self sufficient at a young age.allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06523194533953519070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-30957087170359184872013-02-20T20:07:23.499-05:002013-02-20T20:07:23.499-05:00My toddler son helps me cook about half the time, ...My toddler son helps me cook about half the time, even the most complicated dishes. He likes to pour ingredients in and stir. When I don't want his help with a task (cutting veggies, putting something in the oven) he is perfectly (most of the time) happy to stand back and watch as long as he's wearing his itty bitty apron. It's one of my favorite things we do together. I hope cooking holds his interest for all the years to come.Nicolettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692954766014836927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-57009198597279474492013-02-20T20:07:12.226-05:002013-02-20T20:07:12.226-05:00My toddler son helps me cook about half the time, ...My toddler son helps me cook about half the time, even the most complicated dishes. He likes to pour ingredients in and stir. When I don't want his help with a task (cutting veggies, putting something in the oven) he is perfectly (most of the time) happy to stand back and watch as long as he's wearing his itty bitty apron. It's one of my favorite things we do together. I hope cooking holds his interest for all the years to come.Nicolettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692954766014836927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-56182685757267847272013-02-16T22:36:16.112-05:002013-02-16T22:36:16.112-05:00Someone may have already mentioned this, but I you...Someone may have already mentioned this, but I you may really enjoy Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman. While living in France, Pamela draws a correlation between French parenting and good behavior. It's a really fun and quirky book that focuses on how to give your children a lot of freedom in a strict guidelines to ensure good behavior. One thing she says the French stress is encouraging children to bake because it involves discipline, patience, and concentration. I definitely encourage exhausted parents to check it out!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15304869067923865461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-68687504976955091802013-02-16T01:14:20.805-05:002013-02-16T01:14:20.805-05:00I am glad to read this post, its an interesting on...I am glad to read this post, its an interesting one. I am always searching for quality posts and articles and this is what I found here, I hope you will be adding more in future. 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I went into the kitchen and remarkably got the job done, but returned and said, "I spilled everywhere" and tried to just keep walking. I think you can see where this is going, but so began her "if you're old enough to sass, you're old enough to do things yourself" philosophy.kelly ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248697920927146334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-16182221904912530952013-02-14T08:01:33.698-05:002013-02-14T08:01:33.698-05:00So glad you posted about this. I agree completely ...So glad you posted about this. I agree completely with this. It reminded me to do this sort of thing more often. <br /><br />Thank you! <br />VanessaVanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09703482063527596187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-86791261831644647792013-02-13T15:06:06.734-05:002013-02-13T15:06:06.734-05:00My kids go to a Montessori school, and it is exact...My kids go to a Montessori school, and it is exactly that "do for yourself" mentality that inspired me to start The Kids' Table. We get kids as young as two in classes making anything from Oatmeal Choc Chip Cookies to Farro Risotto. The benefits of cooking with your kids are so numerous that I'm not sure where to start.... It gives you the opportunity to impart a valuable (and delicious) life skill on your child, to learn a lot from your own side, to eat more homemade foods, to spend good quality time together, and to nip picky eating habits in the bud. Did I miss anything??<br /><br />thekidstablechicago.blogspot.comThe Kids' Table Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507956239669201917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-33994716982763499642013-02-13T15:04:29.551-05:002013-02-13T15:04:29.551-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Kids' Table Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507956239669201917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-59394798926010959362013-02-13T12:57:49.295-05:002013-02-13T12:57:49.295-05:00i just pinned this recipe. can't wait to try! ...i just pinned this recipe. can't wait to try! <br /><br />kid in the kitchen is must! they love helping, it teaches them to love food, and allows them to be involved and entertained while you get something accomplished..like dinner. lol The Olive Tree Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13480207748236952289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-2338586561214191162013-02-13T08:58:21.984-05:002013-02-13T08:58:21.984-05:00My cousin (age 2 1/2) would love to grind salt int...My cousin (age 2 1/2) would love to grind salt into a bowl for her parents to use. Then we would also pour salt back and forth from bowl to bowl. Same thing for pepper. That would keep her occupied for an hour or more. She also always loved to crack eggs when we were baking together! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501305650592828472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-66431584544136733572013-02-13T08:06:13.469-05:002013-02-13T08:06:13.469-05:00Cute!!Cute!!Kogi Putratamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776908611062650067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-67830344238423944882013-02-13T01:48:23.434-05:002013-02-13T01:48:23.434-05:00LOVE it. Gus started Montessori at 6 months old an...LOVE it. Gus started Montessori at 6 months old and has pretty much refused a sippy cup, plastic silverware etc since. We use all glass, ceramic, real silverware etc. We have a special low down cupboard where his plates, bowls and cups go and he LOVES to set his own place. The recipe is awesome. Gonna try it tomorrow. Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398120581722743806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-2360190190314705792013-02-12T18:17:06.039-05:002013-02-12T18:17:06.039-05:00Thank you so much for this post Joanna. It made me...Thank you so much for this post Joanna. It made me think and look at my daughter and all the things she CAN do. She should have been born on 23. May 2010, but she was nine weeks premature and very ill and we've been told all sorts of things that she might not be able to do. - She's fine now. She does all the things a nearly three year old should be able to do and more. After reading your post we made pizza and I started watching her and then filming her. Despite I just using my phone and imovie and the fact that this is my fist ever edit, it shows that she's overcome all difficulties. Your post made me aware of that. Thanks again.<br /><br />http://katrinfreitag.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/hanna-making-pizza.htmlKatrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463263231272243110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-16503896541863814762013-02-12T17:28:52.832-05:002013-02-12T17:28:52.832-05:00Fantastic post, Joanna! My daughter in in her seco...Fantastic post, Joanna! My daughter in in her second year at an AMI Montessori preschool, since she was 18 months old. It's difficult for me to say whether all children are suited for this type of school, but she certainly was. As a toddler, she loved to help around the house, had great concentration, loved to pick up stuff and transport it around (cans of food, boxes), and was more interested in adult life than her own toys. This was a good fit with the school's focus on practical life --- besides that, I like the emphasis on manners and a certain conscientiousness about oneself and others. You will often see a child helping another child get dressed or fetching a tissue for someone who sneezes. I really take to heart an expression I heard recently, "It is easier to raise a bright 3-year old than a pleasant, unspoiled 3-year old." For me, the beauty of Montessori is the engagement with the child's mind, body and heart.kmohawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096113413751781086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-44788105264013980052013-02-12T16:01:15.811-05:002013-02-12T16:01:15.811-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.kmohawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096113413751781086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-16422054515083326472013-02-12T15:34:33.430-05:002013-02-12T15:34:33.430-05:00my two year old loves helping in the kitchen. he a...my two year old loves helping in the kitchen. he always wants to see what i am cooking or doing! i love the company. <br /><br />http://mamajulesbrussels.blogspot.comisabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573581706501988485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-56694018703443429522013-02-12T12:49:49.861-05:002013-02-12T12:49:49.861-05:00My son is still a little young to pour his own wat...My son is still a little young to pour his own water, but I've let him try to drink out of his own cup since we first started him on solids at six months! I was really interested in trying Baby-Led Weaning and that's what we did with Miles. The premise is introducing food to babies in the same form that we adults eat it- at developmentally appropriate intervals, of course- and to include them at mealtime by letting them eat what we eat. Miles loves his little fruit and veggie puree pouches for on the go, but at home he has always eaten what we are eating and has been able to eat for himself from the get-go. Now, he is teaching himself to use a spoon and he's really quite good at it! <br /><br />I can't wait for the age when he will be able to bake and cook with me!<br /><br />Veralynn<br />joiedeveralynn.blogspot.comVeralynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13765634248884509294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-33854773308482066642013-02-12T10:39:44.104-05:002013-02-12T10:39:44.104-05:00I don't have kids of my own yet, but whenever ...I don't have kids of my own yet, but whenever I cook around my nephews, they always insist on helping out however they can. When the older one was around 2, he would help me make green beans and other hands-on veggies. The amount of pride you saw in his little face when he told everyone at the table "I make beans...MEEEE!" was pretty amazing. Now they're a little bit older (5 and 7), and they're HUGE fans of making their own pizzas: rolling out the dough, shredding cheese, piling on the toppings, and slicing them up right out of the oven. I make them a dinner every year for each of their birthdays, and they get to choose whatever they want - and they always choose things they know they can help make. It's a lot of fun...a little bit of a mess...but mostly a lot of fun!<br /><br />I think it's great to get kids involved in cooking when they're young and think it's fun. They will learn skills that stick with them for life, take an immense amount of pride in sharing what they made, and will be more likely to cook for themselves later on in life. As long as you can find age-appropriate things for kids to do, I think it's never a bad thing to get them in the kitchen with you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09877163746979002481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-15423548532921909262013-02-12T09:59:52.546-05:002013-02-12T09:59:52.546-05:00I've never heard of Montessori, but I'm ch...I've never heard of Montessori, but I'm checking it out now. What a great way to teach confidence in youngsters and make meals fun and hands on for them. I love these sort of posts that you do. Great ideas :)<br /><br />http://kristaandmichele.com/Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508759227259354043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-31002425227907592272013-02-12T09:28:00.813-05:002013-02-12T09:28:00.813-05:00I went to Montessori school myself (my years ago) ...I went to Montessori school myself (my years ago) and I still remember doing things like pouring water from a jug and setting the table during snack time. It have only happy memories of that time, and I hope to send my own kids to Montessori someday. I wish every parent would read some of Maria Montessori's work; I think we would all be happier and more productive in our families.Ms. Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682527960878738714noreply@blogger.com