Chopping and stirring are common steps to follow when cooking food or following a recipe. Both chopping and stirring can be done manually by a person or with a kitchen appliance such as a blender. Stirring is a simple motion children can practice in their daily routine. For example, children pretend to cook in the dramatic play kitchen or they explore mixing paint during art. The task of stirring can be motivating for children because they may see physical changes occur. During this Invitation to Create, the children experimented and observed a change in color and texture. Through this hands on activity, the children discovered what happens when they stir two colors together and incorporate various textures (we added glitter). By combining physical science and art, children experience meaningful opportunities to play and learn simultaneously.
They chopped up fruits and veggies with play dough. They sorted letters Aa & Gg in their fine motor journals.
They chopped up fruits and veggies with play dough. They sorted letters Aa & Gg in their fine motor journals.
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