Summer brings about all sorts of goodness. Watermelon is one of them. My family, especially our 3-year-old, cannot get enough of it.
Montessori Practical Life – Melon Balling
Watermelon is full of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium, and even fiber and iron. Plus it makes for a great practical life activity for our preschoolers.
Using a baller works fine motor skills.
What you need:
- A watermelon
- A knife to cut said watermelon
- A melon baller
- Toothpicks for serving
- A mat
- A small bowl
- A small plate
I presented the bowl, the quartered watermelon slice sitting on a small plate, the baller, and the toothpicks on a place mat on his activity table. Then I pointed to each item explaining (first asking) them and their significance.
Then I demonstrated how to scoop a ball of melon into the bowl and then stick it with a toothpick for serving.
Great for fine motor skills and quite rewarding to the palette. My son can prepare his own snack (independence and self-confidence), eat well (respecting your body), and work a melon baller (fine motor skill development).
Thanks for choosing to read this post today. I hope that we inspired you.
Marnie