Montessori Knife

Parenting has evolved so much in the past decade. With the spread of internet and hence screens, the need for experiential learning and free exploration has only grown. In fact, it’s become the need of the hour because what early exposure to screens has done is over stimulated children’s brains. Now they want everything now, right away, instantly, and this need for instant entertainment and gratification can be hard to meet.It is important at this point to also introduce children to activities that help them slow down and experience life. And I believe Montessori tools can be a great way to do that.

But first, let’s start with what the Montessori system is? It’s an environment equipped with safe and kids-friendly material to promote hands-on, self-paced learning. The Montessori system allows and encourages independent exploration, it’s based on the idea of respecting the child’s wishes and giving them the freedom of choices. Most of House of Zizi products are made keeping these ideas in mind. And a star product that we are extremely proud of is our Montessori knife. 

Made of mango wood, the House of Zizi Montessori knife is a hard-carved tool, designed keeping in mind little hands to ensure a stable grip and confident hand control. Needless to say, the knife has no sharp edges and is completely child safe. It also comes with a wooden chopping board to complete the experience.

 

But why do you need a child safe knife in the first place?

Because children are doers, they love exploring the world and their favorite way to figure out things is by trying them. Also, children love to help and imitate adults and being told they can’t touch something, only makes them wants to do try it more.

This product was born out of this experience. We think most, if not all, children like helping in the kitchen and have to be discouraged because of the dangers present.

This product is the perfect way to get your child involved in kitchen and let their imagination soar. Here are some benefits of encouraging your toddler to play or help with our wooden knife:

• Improves fine motor control that will come in handy when your child learns to color, write etc.

• Encouraging independence which has a lot benefits in all areas of life and is great for your child’s overall confidence.

• Children who are encouraged to do things on their own are more likely to have a very strong sense of responsibility.

• Children also develop a strong sense of self when their choices are respected and encouraged.

• Also a child participating in meal preparations is more likely to try and taste new things. They’ll want to try the things they are making.
• Again free play and letting their exercises their choices helps strengthen their imagination and leads to new ideas.

 

How can you use the House of Zizi, Montessori knife?

Children as young as 15 months can use this product for a variety of fun activities. Here are some ideas to play with:

A fruity smoothie: Ask your child to help you with a fruity smoothie. Give them fruits like banana, mongo, pineapple to chop. You may have to initially guide their hands, and it’s better to start with softer fruits like bananas but you’ll see in no time, you child will be wielding the knife confidently. And it’s a great way to explore fruits!

A cheese sandwich: Teach them to cut cucumber into slices and you can try cutting chase into shapes. Cheese is a great texture that your toddler will absolutely love exploring.

Dough or clay cutting: Something that never goes wrong in Indian homes is playing with dough or clay to make roti but you can take a activity up a notch by using a knife make pasta, barfi, different shapes and even inventing your own food.

So let your child freely find a new hobby, find freedom and independence with this one delightful tool! Like all House of Zizi products, it is durable, sustainable, and will help you make a lot of memories!