Montessori Activity: Peeling Carrots

Age: From 3 years old

Objectives:

1. To train fine motor skills.
2. To teach life skills.

Materials:

1. 1 peeler
2. 1 carrot
3. 1 container for the peels (I simply just use the sink instead)

Directions:

1. Show your child how to hold the carrot and peeler and peel the carrot skin.

2. Invite your child to try.

Additional Information:

J (3Y3M13D) tried this for the first real time today 18 June 2012 after dinner. He wanted so much to do it himself, that he didn't want me to help at all. That's nice to see that :-)