Creative Toddlers in the Kitchen

10 times the fun

We are teaching my middle child how to count, he is only 2 years old, but he can count to 10. So when I am doing anything in the kitchen, I do it in 10's. 10 stirs, 10 scoops, 10 shakes. It keeps him interested in what I am doing and has opened up other vocabulary that I wouldn't have shared with him yet. Measuring, leveling, and folding. He loves to help mommy cook and even has his own utensils that are only to be used by him. He is so proud of them.

The Language of Food

My quadruplet boys are only 2 years old, but they already LOVE playing kitchen with our play food and grocery cart. There is so much language involved in food. Interactions are natural, yet involve new vocabulary, and interactions. The boys loving shopping" for food and pretending to go to the store. This provides an opportunity to work on greetings turn taking with the cart and action verbs. When the boys return from the store there's a variety of language to interact with categorizing the food naming counting similar items talking about where foods come from...the possibilities are endless! You can transition to table manners and cleaning up which both reinforce the food language you've already introduced as well as introducing new skills and vocabulary. Food is a natural fun and creative way to develop your child's learning. And it's enjoyable for any age level or gender!"

Please note: The above entries were not chosen as winners for the Creative Kids in the Kitchen Contest.