outdoor kitchen in a box

I have been wanting an outdoor kitchen for my kindergarten kids  since I saw them on Pinterest.



But I teach at a public school; our schoolground is used by kids K - 7 every school day and by the community outside school hours.  A permanent outdoor kitchen was just not going to work for us.

But a portable one could ...  an outdoor kitchen in a box.





We took the kitchen in a box out for its first adventure.


We counted 3 saucepans, 1 frying pan, 2 muffin pans, 3 wooden utensils, 2 metal utensils and 1 shovel.  At the end of outside play time, what has to come back to the box?





A group of boys took the frying pan behind a couple of bushes.  I went to see how they were doing.

I heard, "We need more garlic." as one of the kidlets was scrunching up dry leaves to add to the concoction.

Other children stayed in the playground area which provided small pea gravel, perfect for digging, pouring and baking delicious delicacies.




When the meal was ready for eating, everyone was called in for dinner camp style!





When it was time to go back inside, the "kitchen" was put back in the box (without any hassles, or reminders from me) and carried down the hill back to the school.  Co-operation at its finest.  

I am looking forward to seeing fine cuisine is produced when puddles and mud are added to the ingredients.  




       

13 comments

  1. Oh such a great idea!!! That is one of my fondest memories of my childhood! Cooking with mud, leaves, sticks, rocks, and other such goodies should be on every child's TO DO list for sure!!!! LOVE IT!

    Debbie :-)
    K is for Kinderrific

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  2. What a great idea - easy to put together but so much play value.

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    1. It was an excuse to buy new muffins tins and a trip to the thrift shop. Super easy.

      sandi

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  3. I LOVE this idea. I wish more public school kinder classes would see the benefit from this type of play! Your kiddos are so lucky!

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    1. Our province supports a play based kindergarten program. We are very fortunate that they see sense in this area of education.

      sandi

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  4. You always have the best ideas, Sandi. Your kids must have so much fun while they're exploring their world:)
    ❀Barbara❀
    Grade ONEderful
    Ruby Slippers Blog Designs

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    1. And thank you for the second giveaway shout-out!!

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  5. This is so much fun... I loved doing this type of thing with my little ones. Your ideas are fabulous and always so developmentally appropriate.

    Cindy
    Granny Goes to School

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    Granny Goes to School

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  8. Sandi, thanks so much for adding this to the link up, love the idea of transporting the mud kitchen as you need it, Kierna

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  9. This is such a great idea for those with limited space or inclement weather, Sandi! Thanks for sharing on my wall. :)

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