Making a Fruit Salad

Making fruit salad combines multiple practical life skills—washing, cutting, measuring, mixing—in a purposeful, healthy outcome.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Food Preparation
• Level: Ages 4-6

Objectives

• Learn multi-step recipe following
• Practice cutting and mixing skills
• Build healthy eating awareness

Materials

• Various fruits (banana, apple, berries, grapes)
• Child-safe knife
• Cutting board
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Wash all fruits thoroughly. 2. Peel banana and slice into rounds. 3. Cut apple into small pieces (adult assistance as needed). 4. Halve grapes (for safety). 5. Add berries whole. 6. Place all fruits in the mixing bowl. 7. Stir gently to combine. 8. Serve in small bowls for the class.

Educator tip

Discuss healthy eating. Let each child choose which fruit to prepare. This makes a wonderful group project.

Assessment

Child prepares fruit salad following the recipe steps safely.

More from Practical Life

• Grating Cheese
• Mixing Ingredients for Baking
• Making Butter from Cream
• Slicing Soft Fruits
• Setting the Table for a Meal
• Making Sandwiches
• Pouring from a Measuring Cup
• Washing and Drying Fruits and Vegetables