Description

Diverse equipment in the practical life classroom is important.  The Child uses a range of various gross, or fine motor muscles for each appliance.  In the case of our egg slicers, we try to offer more than one version.  This round egg slicer requires extra concentration to hold the base, as the Child closes the cutting lines.  Ideally, these implements are smaller, to fit the young Child’s hands.

So often adults don’t realise that the most ordinary things we do, are in actual fact a brand new discovery for the young child, who joyfully engages with this new activity.  Teachers present the correct way to use any implement to the Child, before allowing them to use the equipment under supervision.

What do you slice with an egg slicer?

• hard-boiled eggs
• mushrooms
• strawberries
• cheese

What does the Child learn?

• the direct objective is;
  • to slice soft foods
• indirectly, they learn;
  • the importance of working on a flat surface
  • safety, ensuring that their fingers are not in the way
  • how to prepare food
• this egg slicer fits small hands

Size of the Round Egg Slicer

Made from sturdy plastic – 11.5cm diameter x 3cm height / (4½” x 3″)

Related Products

• Cut fruit on a wooden cutting board to serve to your friends.

Further Reading and Resources:

1. Bringing kids into the kitchen by Berkshire Montessori

2. Montessori food preparation by Triangle Montessori Academy