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Unloading the Dishwasher
Sweet Pea is 26 months old. From: This was an activity created out of desperation because Sweet Pea wanted to be so involved every morning when I unloaded the dishwasher. She liked to roll the racks...
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Folding a Washcloth
Sweet Pea is 26 months old. From: This was another activity from the book Teach Me To Do It Myself by Maja Pitamic. Sweet Pea likes to unfold everything help me fold the laundry so when I saw this...
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Portioning Nuts
Sweet Pea is 37 months old. From: I love these new Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds and I bought a huge tub of them from Sam’s Club. However, if I let myself eat them straight out of the jar, I could...
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Shoe Polishing
Sweet Pea is 4 years old. From: I first read about shoe polishing as a traditional Montessori activity in Maja Pitamic’s excellent book Teach Me To Do It Myself. Material: Uncolored shoe polish (We...
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Cherry Pitting
Sweet Pea is 4 years old. From: Given the opportunity, I think I might be able to eat my weight in cherries. They happen to be in season around here right now so when I saw this cherry pitter at the...
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Scrubbing Appliances
Sweet Pea is 4 years old. From: One day when I was cleaning the kitchen, Sweet Pea begged to help me. I found a spray bottle and a cloth and showed her how to wipe down the appliances. Material:...
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Cooking with Kids: Tuna Peppers
Sweet Pea is 4 years old. From: This healthy recipe from my Great Aunt Grace is great for little hands. Material: 6 oz canned / pouch light tuna. 20-30 Mild Whole Peppadew Peppers (The original recipe...
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20 Ways Your Preschooler Can Help In The Kitchen
I call 5:30pm the “Witching Hour” in our house because I am usually up to my elbows in raw hamburger, my husband is texting me that he will be home late, the dog is scratching at the back door to be...
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Cooking with Kids: Peanut Butter Balls
Sweet Pea is 5 years old. From: I found this very kid friendly (and almost healthy) recipe in Family Fun Magazine. I have modified the recipe a bit for clarity and because I thought that original...
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