Using a Real Knife to Chop Soft Vegetables (Age 5+): Building Practical Life Skills in Children
Last Tuesday, my 6-year-old stood at the kitchen counter watching me chop carrots for dinner. “Can I help?” she asked, reaching for the knife. Instead of automatically saying no, I paused and remembered our family’s commitment to the Life-Ready approach. I handed her a small, sharp knife and guided her hands as she carefully sliced a soft tomato. The look of concentration and pride on her face told me we had a perfect opportunity to practice real-life kitchen skills in a low-stakes environment. ...