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Daily Soup Program
“We cannot create observers by saying ‘observe,’ but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and these means are procured through education of the senses.” – Maria Montessori
Food Preparation as a part of the curriculum having a child help you with the food preparation is a big part of Montessori curriculum. Students are invited to join in the process of making “Daily Soup” that is shared with the class. Most of the ingredients are from fresh produce brought in by a local farm share. The benefits of food preparation activity are immeasurable, here are a few reasons why it is so important:
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Food Preparation as a part of the curriculum having a child help you with the food preparation is a big part of Montessori curriculum. Students are invited to join in the process of making “Daily Soup” that is shared with the class. Most of the ingredients are from fresh produce brought in by a local farm share. The benefits of food preparation activity are immeasurable, here are a few reasons why it is so important:
- Ingredients come from the weekly donations made by each family at the school which the children have usually participated in choosing at the store our local market.
- This activity makes the food more appetizing to the child as they have had and important contribution as to how the meal is made which in turn encourages children to try new foods, textures, and tastes. This is a good strategy for toddlers who are picky with food
- The food preparation of slicing, spreading, stirring, scooping all help develop fine motor skills.
- The value of food and hygiene that goes with its preparation are inherently learned when participating in the “Daily Soup” program.
- Feel free to also visit the Parent run Central Eats food blog that has great information for dinner, breakfasts, snacks, and even more lunch ideas!
- roast beef with mashed potatoes
- couscous, rice
- green beans, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, strawberries, oranges, cantaloupe, bananas, grapes, pineapples, apples, and pears
- cornbread
- wheat bread
- turkey and cheese sandwiches
- grilled cheese
- mac and cheese with peas
- peanut butter and honey sandwiches
- chicken quesadilla, beef quesadilla
- rice cakes
- banana bread
- hot dog
- sausage
- almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
- garden burger
- rice pilaf with beans
- ham biscuit
- waffle with fresh strawberries
- cheerios
- spaghetti and meat sauce
- broccoli with dressing
- hamburger
- tortellini
- tuna and red lettuce sandwich
- hard boiled egg
- black olives
- pizza
- red beans and pasta
- pickle
- brown rice tofu and shrimp
- salad
- red and green apple chopped up salad
- tempeh
- quinoa
- edamame
- raw peanuts
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