Montessori in the Kitchen: Easy Recipes to Make with a Learning Tower

Montessori in the Kitchen: Easy Recipes to Make with a Learning Tower

The kitchen has always been the heart of the home — a place where flavors, scents, and family traditions come together. But above all, it is an incredibly educational space for children, a place where they can discover the joy of doing things on their own, experimenting, and learning through fun. According to the Montessori method, involving children in meal preparation is fundamental to their development, and today we want to share some simple recipe ideas that you can make together with your child, thanks to the practicality of the YokoTower Learning Tower.

Why Choose the YokoTower Montessori Tower in the Kitchen?

The YokoTower Learning Tower is designed to allow children full independence in everyday activities, while ensuring safety and freedom of movement. With the tower, the child can safely and comfortably reach the countertop, actively and joyfully participating in preparing meals. This stimulates their sense of responsibility, boosts self-esteem, and makes them an integral part of family life.

Recipe 1: Colorful Fruit Skewers

Fruit skewers are a perfect beginner recipe — colorful, tasty, and easy for little hands to make.

Ingredients:

• Fresh seasonal fruit (strawberries, bananas, kiwi, melon, pineapple)
• Wooden skewers

Procedure with your child:

• Place your child on the learning tower next to you.
• Wash the fruit and cut it into cubes together (the parent supervises knife use, choosing kid-friendly knives).
• Invite the child to compose the skewers, alternating the fruit colors.
• Once ready, enjoy them together or keep them in the fridge.

Recipe 2: Montessori Cookies

Baking cookies is always a favorite activity for children: it's sensory, educational, and delicious!

Ingredients:

• 150 g flour
• 75 g soft butter
• 50 g brown sugar
• 1 egg
• A pinch of salt

Procedure with your child:

• Set your child on the Montessori Tower by the work table.
• Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
• Let your child add the butter and egg, working the dough by hand to stimulate manual skills.
• Have them form small balls, then flatten them on the baking tray.
• Bake for about 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 180°C, always supervising this step.

Recipe 3: Fresh Fruit Smoothie

Perfect for a healthy snack, smoothies are simple, tasty, and fun to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 glass of milk or natural yogurt
• Honey (optional)

Procedure with your child:

• Place your child on the tower next to the (unplugged) blender.
• Let them put in the chopped banana and washed strawberries.
• Add milk or yogurt together, and a teaspoon of honey if desired.
• Blend together (under supervision), and pour the smoothie into a glass.

Safety and Fun in the Kitchen

With the YokoTower Montessori Tower, every activity becomes safe and enjoyable. Thanks to its stable structure, the child can climb up and down safely, exploring their motor and sensory skills.

And don’t forget that cooking together is not only a way to enjoy quality family time — it’s also an extraordinary educational moment that encourages autonomy, learning, and mutual trust.

What Are the Benefits of Cooking with Children?

Autonomy: Children learn to manage simple daily tasks on their own.

Fine motor skills: Kneading, mixing, and pouring develop precision and coordination.

Cognition and focus: Following recipes helps children develop attention and memory.

Socialization and self-esteem: Collaborating in the kitchen strengthens relationships with parents and builds confidence.

A Truly Montessori Kitchen with YokoTower

By choosing the YokoTower Montessori Tower, you’re giving your child a learning tool that grows with them — a reliable and safe companion in many everyday activities. Because educating with the Montessori method means above all this: giving children the right tools to do things on their own, with joy and in total safety.

We’ll see you in the kitchen — ready for new family cooking adventures with YokoTower!