I am a firm believer in free, creative play. I have read so many great books about play and how
important it is for children. It is their work. Through imitation young ones work out how the world works. So it is important for me to have play areas that are inviting and encourage imaginative play.
Play kitchens can be so expensive but I really wanted to have one, because eating and cooking is such a big part of our lives it only makes sense that children would want to have a go at it too! Luckily Grumps is very handy and built us this wonderful play stove/oven using all second hand bits and bobs. You can see how he did it here.
It is a hit! for the last couple of weeks 17 month old Artie has been bossily instructing me to sit and watch while he cooks. His Teddy bears have been feeling sick from all the food they have had to eat! We may have to set up a doctor area next to treat stomach aches. But every morning the teddies are eagerly awaiting their next feast. Artie must have some good cooking skills!
They also get a nice cup of tea with every meal.
And when all the eating is done they sit patiently and await their wipe down. Teddies are terribly messy eaters, didn't you know?
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