This page contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish! In today's episode, Prep Dish founder and mom of 2 Allison Schaaf shares her Montessori-inspired approach to getting kids in the kitchen, including the Montessori kitchen tools she loves for her 3-year-old and 17-month-old. Montessori Kitchen Tools: Handwashing Station - Even with a step stool and sink extender, it was hard for our toddler to wash his hands. We bought a Montessori hand washing station and he can now do it independently. Learning Tower - This has probably been the best purchase. We have a folding one so that it’s not in the way when it’s not in use. This allows the kids to help when I’m doing my weekly meal prep or cooking. Real Cutlery & Dishes - Our kids were always wanting to use our “real silverware” so we got them smaller stainless steel cutlery and it’s working quite well. We’ve also begun to use small stainless steel or glass cups. Helping with Small Tasks - My 3-year-old loves to help crack eggs and my 17-month-old loves helping with trash and compost. I always try to allow them to help in whatever way they can when they want to. Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/ Get your FREE mealplan at PrepDish.com/podcast OR text the word mealprep to 33777 Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! Kids Cook Real Food: https://kidscookrealfood.com/prepdish How to Teach Kids to Cook - 3 Healthy Recipes for Kids to Make: https://prepdish.com/recipes/how-to-teach-kids-to-cook/ Montessori Hand Washing Station: https://www.etsy.com/listing/992867513/luca-montessori-furniture-kitchen-sink?click_key=c982c259ff164b28e5196327fab31f0dfe177365%3A992867513&click_sum=65dc63b5&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=handwashing+station+for+kids&ref=sr_gallery-1-30&organic_search_click=1&pro=1&frs=1 Collapsible Learning Tower: https://www.amazon.com/Guidecraft-Classic-Kitchen-Helper-Write/dp/B000SQNAQC?th=1 Stainless Steel Kids Cutlery: ​​https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SF7K8WF?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=prepdish-20&linkId=000b6a1f1c29422bd4d5608b6eb8a3fb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Stainless Steel Cups: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0918NW389?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=prepdish-20&linkId=a9d6ed904df5249eb77fc308c6ee3b8b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Small Glass Cups: https://www.amazon.com/Vikko-Glasses-Perfect-Children-Portions/dp/B083PQJ2N4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H3LYMXF8BI31&keywords=small+drinking+glasses+for+kids&qid=1647345175&sprefix=small+dringlasses+for+kids%2Caps%2C275&sr=8-1 This page contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Prep Dish!