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Outdoor Sand Kitchen

Age1–5 years
Time15–45 min
MessSome mess
EnergyLow energy
SettingOutdoor
OutdoorSensoryImaginative
Outdoor Sand Kitchen

You'll need

  • Sandbox or dirt
  • Old pots, pans, utensils
  • Water (optional)

Steps

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

Why this 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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