a child peeling an orange

2–3 years · Practical Life · 10 minutes

Children build fine motor control and independence by peeling an orange and separating it into segments to enjoy as a snack.

✋ Fine Motor
🎯 Concentration
⚙ Independence
🍒 Care of Self

Materials

How to Present

  1. Invite the child to the tray and name the orange.
  2. Show the child how to pierce the peel and pull sections off.
  3. Place the peels in the basket as you go.
  4. Separate the orange into segments and place them in the bowl to enjoy.

Notes

A rewarding fine motor task that ends with a tasty snack. Great for building independence at snack time.

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