Shae’s life revolves around a few things; watching Arthur on the iPad, annoying Sabreena and her play kitchen. She’s had a play kitchen since she was just over 1 year old.
The kitchen has changed but her obsession with pretend food and playing restaurant. The other day I replenished her kitchen with tons of new stuff and she’s been playing for hours at a time.
With her apron on and notepad in hand she walks around the house taking orders and hurries off to prepare your meal. She also doesn’t forget to bring the check. She likes to overcharge Uncle Mark.
Utilizing this play time has always been a great time to incorporate learning. She’s known her colors since she was a toddler and has been able to name some lesser known produce like coconuts, kiwi, avocado and kumquats. Even though her food is wooden and her knife isn’t sharp she’s always so careful to hold it correctly and not slam into her little fingers.
These lessons have only improved her imagination and knowledge over the years. She’s a pleasure to take into a restaurant because she know exactly how to order and what to expect.
Pretend Play is vital for learning problem solving, critical thinking, language skills and self expression. You don’t need the elaborate set up that we have to enhance your child’s imagination play. Recycled boxes from your own pantry, a coffee table and a few stuffed animals is all you need to create your own Play Restaurant.
Did your kids help with meal planning this week? Did your kids discover a new food and love it? Share your experiences, photos, stories or recipes that include your #kidsinthekitchen. I would love for you to join me and my co-hosts, Paula at Frosted Fingers and Sara at Sensibly Sara, each week linking up a post, new or old, that feature the theme Kids in the Kitchen. It doesn’t matter what you are doing as long as you are doing it together and enjoying it and learning something.
- preparing healthy snacks
- having a tea party
- counting skills with m&ms
- pouring from measuring cups
- discovering a local restaurant that your kids love
- creating new family friendly recipes
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I can’t wait to see all of the fun food themed ideas, excursions and photos you have to share.
