Elevated kids recipes &

learning tools by Sonia

Hand holding a metal lunch tray with three compartments containing broccoli, mixed berries, and breaded fish fillets, against black and white checkered floor.

Kai
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Kai and I spend 10–15 minutes every morning doing this learning board I made for him, and it’s been such a fun part of our routine. He says “DO BOARD” every morning. I really feel like it’s helped with his number and letter recognition, while also teaching him things like the weather and days of the week. His favorite parts are definitely the movements and the three little items that go with the letter of the week.

Get Yours
A stainless steel divided tray containing three sections: one with cooked white rice garnished with chopped green onions, another with sliced avocado, and the third with pieces of cooked salmon also garnished with chopped green onions. The tray is held by a person's hand over a black and white checkered floor.
Kais learning board with sections for the date, year, feelings, weather, and a lesson about the letter D and animal dog with illustrations and educational information.
Educational poster showing the letter A with examples Apple, Ant, and Airplane, and the letter B with examples Ball, Bear, and Bus, along with related activities and vocabulary.

What you Will Find at TKIM!

Hand holding a stainless steel divided tray with two bread rolls with fruit flags, two cheese balls, and sweet potato fries.

Elevated Toddler Recipes

Simple but thoughtful toddler meals inspired by real food, with a focus on variety, flavour, and ingredients the whole family would enjoy.

Learning Tools

Easy, low-pressure learning activities designed to naturally introduce things like letters, numbers, colours, weather, and everyday concepts through play.

Star-shaped baked snacks on a wire rack placed over a yellow and white decorative plate.

Printables

Printable resources created to make learning and daily routines a little more engaging, organized, and fun for both kids and parents.

UPCOMING RECIPES

All recipes here are absolutely suitable for adults too — toddlers eat with their eyes and and tastebuds too! Wherever relevant, I’ll also include simple “adult additions” or serving suggestions to easily adapt meals for grown-ups as well.

Can’t forget Winston! I will also note if the recipe is pup friendly.

Cherry tomatoes, chopped carrots, chopped onions, chopped garlic, and fresh spinach on a wooden cutting board.

MENU

One Pot “Hamburger Helper”
Super nutrient dense with bone broth, tons of veggies & beef
(can swap to lamb/chicken)

Easiest Fish Fingers
Toothfish, panko + like two more ingredients, thats it!

Spinach Pesto
Super easy + yummy way to add spinach into your toddlers diet, great to make ahead and freeze.

SNACKS

The ULTIMATE Blueberry Muffins
You can literally never have too many of these

Broccoli + Cheese Star Crackers
Which kid can say no to a cheesy cracker?

Chicken Pizza
Great way to add protein + SO simple

Background

A woman sitting on a swing with a small child on her lap in a park, surrounded by green bushes and trees, with shadows cast on the grass.

I’m Sonia Layla, and I became a mom in October 2024. Since then, I’ve really loved creating for Kai — everything from meals, to learning tools, to little crafts and activities.

When it comes to food, I’m very much about trying new things and making baby/toddler food feel exciting rather than separate. From the beginning, I’ve tried to make Kai meals that feel similar to the kinds of things I’d want to eat myself at home or at a restaurant, just adapted for him. I love introducing different flavours, textures, and ingredients in a relaxed and fun way.

I also love incorporating learning into our everyday routines where I can. I really believe babies and toddlers are little sponges at this age, so even small things like talking about the weather, letters, numbers, colours, or doing simple activities together can add up over time. That said, I’m definitely not trying to turn the whole day into a lesson — for me the biggest thing is finding tools that help keep it engaging and enjoyable.