Thursday, November 07, 2013
Crysta Parkinson @ Well Worn Suitcase
When you are three, everything is an opportunity for learning. Even a buffet! Here are some ideas for engaging your preschooler in learning by playing…with their food.
Colors
Challenge your child – how many different colors can you find to put on your plate? This is a great way to encourage kids to eat a variety of items from a variety of food groups. Bria found purple beets, green grapes, brown roast beef, and a white egg. We took our time browsing, talking about all the different hues we could spot.
Meatball math
As we explore early math, Bria has been talking a lot lately about “more than.” Is this more than that? Who has more, me or dad? To reinforce and play with this idea, we lined up six meatballs, and separated them into groups. There in two in this group and four in that one – which is more? Which is less?
Letters
What letter does beet start with? It’s B, just like Bria! What other letters can you find? Meatballs start with an M, what other words do you know that start with the M sound?
Vocabulary
What words can you use to describe the foot on your plate? Is it sweet or salty? Warm or cold? What consistency does it have? Have fun with your child, exploring different words that can be used in reference to the meal.
How Does it Grow?
Carrots grow in the ground, grapes grow on vines…where did this orange grow? How about this potato? Our daughter loves to learn about growing things with her Grandpa, so bringing that knowledge back around to the practical application of the food on her plate is an easy step that brings it home for her.
More Ideas
We had a lot of fun at the buffet making food fun. What other ideas do you have for turning dinner into a learning experience?
Colors
Challenge your child – how many different colors can you find to put on your plate? This is a great way to encourage kids to eat a variety of items from a variety of food groups. Bria found purple beets, green grapes, brown roast beef, and a white egg. We took our time browsing, talking about all the different hues we could spot.
Meatball math
As we explore early math, Bria has been talking a lot lately about “more than.” Is this more than that? Who has more, me or dad? To reinforce and play with this idea, we lined up six meatballs, and separated them into groups. There in two in this group and four in that one – which is more? Which is less?
Letters
What letter does beet start with? It’s B, just like Bria! What other letters can you find? Meatballs start with an M, what other words do you know that start with the M sound?
Vocabulary
What words can you use to describe the foot on your plate? Is it sweet or salty? Warm or cold? What consistency does it have? Have fun with your child, exploring different words that can be used in reference to the meal.
How Does it Grow?
Carrots grow in the ground, grapes grow on vines…where did this orange grow? How about this potato? Our daughter loves to learn about growing things with her Grandpa, so bringing that knowledge back around to the practical application of the food on her plate is an easy step that brings it home for her.
More Ideas
We had a lot of fun at the buffet making food fun. What other ideas do you have for turning dinner into a learning experience?
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