This week's toddler activity guide is all about getting in the kitchen!
Yes, we're baking, cooking and having fun in the kitchen.
Each day we have a book to read (or a read aloud to watch if you don't have a copy, a song or dance to enjoy and 2-3 themed activities.
The idea of this week's 'In the Kitchen' theme is to get your children excited about baking & cooking. It's not about making amazing things - it's about letting them be involved. Pouring, Mixing, Tasting - all the fun things!
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In the Kitchen - Day 1
Book: Peppa Loves to Bake
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud here
Song/Dance:
Pat a Cake
Sing along and do the actions to this traditional nursery rhyme.
Each day I encourage you to bake or cook something with your toddler - keep it as simple as you like. A box cake mix works just as well as a fancy recipe. I've included 5 easy toddler friendly recipes but you can swap them out to any recipe you like.
Banana Bread (that's Toddler's can help make!)
For this recipe you do not need a mixer, your toddler can do all of the steps themselves (with help and supervision of course!) and it uses up those half eaten bits of banana!
You can grab the recipe HERE.
Music & Play - Kitchen Drum Fun!
Pull out the pots and pans and wooden spoons and let your toddler make some music! Have them experiment with different sounds.
Game - Free Baking Scavenger Hunt
A fun and easy game - print out the baking themed pictures, hide them and have your toddler find them. Get your copy HERE.
In the Kitchen - Day 2
Book: Stir, Crack, Whisk, Bake
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance: Pancakes for Dinner
Get moving and dancing the the Koo Koo Kangaroo crew and their Pancakes for Dinner song.
Let's Cook! 2 Ingredient Scrolls
This 2 ingredient scroll recipe using Greek yogurt and self raising flour has been around for years. We've been making these for a long time and they're always fun to make and taste delicious too. Get the full recipe HERE.
Game - Guess the Ingredient
Blindfold your toddler (or cover their eyes) and let them smell, touch, or even taste different kitchen ingredients—can they guess what they are?
In the Kitchen - Day 3
Book: 1,2,3,4 Cake
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud on Youtube HERE
Song/Dance: Fruit Salad
Join the Wiggles and Sesame street for this fun and catchy Fruit Salad song.
Let's Cook! English Muffin Pizzas
These easy English muffin pizzas are easy enough for toddlers to make and a great toddler snack idea. We make extra and freeze them. Get the full recipe HERE.
Pretend Play - Set up a Cafe!
Create a simple menu, take orders, and serve pretend (or real) food! Let stuffed animals or family members be customers.
In the Kitchen - Day 4
Book: B is for Brownies
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance: In the Mood for Food
Get dancing with Danny Go!
Let's Bake - Easy Berry Muffins
This berry muffin recipe is another really easy one - let your toddler do most of the tasks and you get a treat for morning tea too! Get the easy berry muffin recipe HERE.
Sensory Play - Washing Dishes Sensory Bin
Fill a bin with warm, soapy water and give your toddler plastic cups, spoons, and plates.Let them "wash" the dishes and play with the bubbles!
If you want to get fancy these pretend play sinks are always a favorite product that gets mentioned in our facebook group.
In the Kitchen - Day 5
Book: The Best Mouse Cookie
Available on Amazon HERE or as a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance - Cooking in the Kitchen
Get out the pots and pans and join in to this catchy cooking song.
Let's Decorate! - Set up a Cookie Decorating Station
Decorating cookies is such a fun activity and a great way to get your toddler involved in the kitchen. You can use store bought cookies for this one. See how to set up your cookie decorating station HERE.
Sensory Play - Baking Sensory Bin
Fill a plastic container or sensory bin with rice or pasta and add plastic kitchen tools -whicks, measuring cups, bowls, wooden spoons etc.
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