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Outdoor Sand Kitchen

1–5 years15–45 minHas yardTired-friendly

You'll need

Sandbox or dirtOld pots, pans, utensilsWater (optional)

#Steps

1Set up outdoor play kitchen in sand
2Let them cook and bake with sand
3Serve pretend meals
4Make sand cakes and mud pies

Why it works

Open-ended sensory play with imaginative elements.

Try also

Add natural items like leaves and sticks
Introduce water for mud
Make a menu for their restaurant

Supervise for sand eating. Wash hands thoroughly after.

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