Simple Meal Prep
Meal prep is more than just putting food together: it’s a meaningful way to build confidence, independence, and life skills. This page is designed for occupational therapists and parents who are supporting students with high support needs in developing simple, functional meal prep routines. Whether you're working on planning ahead, building motor skills in the kitchen, or practicing steps like cutting, measuring, or using a microwave safely, this resource is here to help guide you.
Below you’ll find a library of video demonstrations, step-by-step breakdowns, and hands-on learning activities that are adaptable to different ability levels. Everything is designed to be simple, visual, and repeatable so that your student or child can practice with support, make progress over time, and feel proud of what they accomplish.
Learning Activities & Resources
How to Add Literacy to Simple Meal Prep Activities
A resource created for professionals to support their students with evidence-based practice.
Storyboards for Simple Meal Prep
Check out the storyboards I’ve created to help students learn how to make various foods in a simple, visual way!
Simply click on the photo of the food or the button below to download the storyboard.
Task Analysis for Simple Meal Prep
A task analysis is a powerful tool for figuring out exactly where a student could use support. Check out the task analysis sheets I’ve created below!
Simply click on the photo of the food or the button below to download the task analysis.
Video Library
All of the videos below were filmed by me, with some help by family & friends!
How to Make a Grilled Cheese
How to Make a Bagel with Cream Cheese
How to Make Pancakes
How to Make a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
How to Make a Pizza in the Air Fryer
How to Make Coffee
