My son has been practicing using chopsticks using popcorn. This is a little trick that we used with our daughter when she was about two-and-a half, as well. They love popcorn and the size and edges are perfect for practicing their coordination. I think it's good because, unlike beans and other slippery foods, popcorn is not too hard to pick up and so the kids don't get discouraged easily. Before they know it, they've mastered the fine motor skills of picking up food with their chopsticks. If you have small children who haven't learned how to use chopsticks yet, I highly recommend it.

息子にポップコーンを使ってお箸の練習をさせています。娘が２歳半ごろにも使った方法です。 子供達はポップコーンが大好きで、大きさや凸凹が練習にちょうど良い大きさなんです。 お豆や他のツルツル滑る食べ物より簡単につかめるため子供がイライラせず根気よく続けてくれます。 楽しみながらいつの間にかお箸を上手に使うコツを掴んでくれます。 まだお箸を使いこなせていない 小さなお子さんがいらっしゃる方はぜひお試しください。