A hard floor and a child size hammer for cracking nuts and coconuts provide an activity that uses a lot of energy. Both hands on the hammer will help prevent bruised fingers. Using the fingers in food tasks is a pretty technical skill. Previous experiences of coordinating action to get the job done will be helpful. Peeling Using the fingers to remove outside coverings of food is a good way to begin since sharp equipment is not involved.
Children can practice the skills required of the fingers in order to get the job done.
Shucking corn, shelling shrimp, peeling cooked eggs or oranges Make egg or orange or shrimp salad using the previous skills of mixing and spreading Rolling Cookie dough is often the obvious and therefore most used example of using the hand to roll a round ball. However, in order to avoid cookie freaks, try other recipes with children such as meatballs or cheeseballs. The usual technique for children is to want to flatten the food between their hands or on the table. Show children how to move hands in different directions in order to make a round shape. Roll in crunchy cereal.