Making a Simple Salad

Making a salad combines multiple skills into complete meal preparation, building confidence and independence.

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

Objectives

• Combine preparation skills
• Learn recipe following
• Build meal preparation independence

Materials

• Salad greens
• Vegetables to cut
• Salad bowl
• Utensils
• Dressing
• Tongs

Instructions

1. Wash and dry greens. 2. Tear or cut into bite-size pieces. 3. Place in bowl. 4. Wash and cut additional vegetables. 5. Add to greens. 6. Toss to mix. 7. Add dressing if desired. 8. Toss gently to coat.

Educator tip

Let children choose vegetables they want to include. Discuss nutrition and colors.

Assessment

Child prepares salad with properly prepared ingredients.

More from Practical Life

• Making a Sandwich
• Mixing Batter
• Kneading Dough
• Rolling Dough
• Cracking Nuts
• Using a Mortar and Pestle
• Straining Liquids
• Measuring Dry Ingredients