“The educators (including parents) behave as do good gardeners and cultivators towards their plants” Dr. Maria Montessori, The Formation of Man. Meal time is a part of every child’s daily routine and too often meal times are completely adult led from start to finish. But would you believe that a toddler is totally capable of being involved and helping with every aspect of this whole routine. From preparing the food, to laying the table, to dishing up their own meal to washing