Yummy, Yummy!

Fruit Salad Day in Montessori is very special.  It is purposeful work since we are making snack for the whole class. It is also language arts, math, and science!

First we label all the ingredients--apples, bananas, watermelon, kiwi, pineapple, pears, grapes...

Then we cut the fruit in half to see what's inside. Where are the seeds?

                               Next each child selects the fruit he or she will cut, slice or chop.

                                   Concentration and...

                                            ... fine motor skills need practice.

                        Using a knife is a challenge whether you are a Luncher or a morning child.

                                 When completed, the chopped fruit goes into the salad bowl.

                                            And when the bowl is full, snack is ready!

                    Yummy, Yummy! Fruit Salad always tastes better when you make it yourself!