The Montessori Baker - Duryea, Christie Alexandra

If you want to teach children to be independent in the kitchen, then you'll want to join The Montessori Baker on her adventures. Christie Alexandra Duryea, who was a professional pastry chef for more than eleven years before becoming a Montessori teacher, highlights how getting comfortable in the kitchen can help children of all ages learn more about life-all while learning important skills and having fun! She answers questions such as: ¿ How can you teach children to be safe in the kitchen? ¿ What steps do you need to take to prepare the kitchen environment? ¿ How can you include your child in the kitchen on a regular basis? Other topics include how to involve children in setting the table, encouraging healthy eating habits, and why it's so important to regularly share meals together. There's also a bonus section with recipes, such as A Lot of Stuff Granola, Maple Bacon Corn Bread, Cinnamon-Scented Almond and Banana Chips, and other tasty treats. These one-of-a-kind recipes were handcrafted through the author's time as a pastry chef and being a Montessori teacher. The recipes are child approved, healthy, culturally inclusive, and easy to make.