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Do you have a mini gourmet foodie on your hands? Would your little one rather be in the kitchen than any other room in the house? Use this board as stomping grounds to chat about ways to encourage classic creative play. Together we’ll slice, dice, season, cook and serve up some good old fashion foodie fun. Let’s Lasso the Moon is proud to co-host this group board with InnerChildFun.com and MelissaAndDoug.com.
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how to make a doll cake (& other sweet fairy party treats!)
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L Kirkpatrick My granny made one of these for me for my 12th or 13th birthday. I miss her. . . . ♥
Amanda Keith my grandma used to make these too!!! brings back some lovely memories....
ChineseCookingRecipes Who like to made one for me?
Angel Hanley Wow, my mom used to have one of these made for my birthday every year when I was growing up!
bjorn So interesting
boredom buster using items from the pantry. #kids
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Valerie from innerchildfun.com
Isaac Salinas Campa Like my little sis... I remember
Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon My lady saw your pin & had to stop talking to point it out. :-)
{Cat in the Hat Fruit "Popsicles"} How cute are these? Thanks to Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons for the adorable & healthy idea.
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{What awesome suggestions for making the cake educational} "The cake is great for hand/eye development. This includes 20 mix n match toppings and is made of high quality wood. But this cake is different as well and not just for pretend play. It will teach your child educational skills as well like learning patterns. For instance. The toppings have three different patterns on them, a rose, bouquet and a heart. You can actually place these face down and have a blast playing the match game..."
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Polly Neill Zina- haven't seen you in ages! Tell me if I'm getting paranoid: I'm really concerned about the near- obsession with academics that I am seeing from parents of very young children on pinterest. I made a comment about letting a child just discover what a material could do, instead of making shapes and I was called down. One parent saying they have to be ready for the DIAL-R at age 3. I know the DIAL and all those other screening instruments very well - oh don't even get me started - I am incoherent on the subject of standardized tests at all ages! Anyway - I know you have a reasonable head - help me out. or email at pneill@highscope.org
Nancy Vereen I believe that the work of young children is playing. That is how they learn.
Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon I have to agree with Nancy, their work is play. I always loved that about Montessori. Actually that's also one of the reasons I like so many of these M&D food toys. It let's us learn while we play... restaurant for example. We learn about taking an order (writing), counting the cookies, etc. I like this because you are also interacting with the child. For me personally some of the issues I have with parents pushing learning is more with technology (little kids using apps and so on). I've seen a baby bouncer with a place to click in an iPhone. That is too much for me. Polly it is always lovely to see you around Pinterest. Trust me, parent here are lucky to have you as a mentor.
How cute is his little face? Someone is excited to picnic. Love the grill lines. :-)
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{Cappuccino's and Cakes in the Outdoor Kitchen} What messy fun.
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"Through food preparation activities the child gains an enrichment of vocabulary, the opportunity of naming actions, and indirectly math concepts (dividing, fractions, etc)." I've always loved having our girls help in the kitchen. I've also always loved watching the girls prep their wood cupcakes, their sand pie, and their mud soup.
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8th Continent Such a great idea!
Raluca Schachter, GUIDE2HEALTH.NET It is indeed very true! I do the same with my child and at age 6 she already knows what ingredients go in certain dishes. Parents that don't bring their kids into the kitchen deprive them of vital lessons regarding the real things that keep one healthy and alive! Kids and adults alike need to learn how to take responsibility of food preparation and use their kitchens, learn about wholesome foods and how to prepare them, that's where health starts!
Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon Agreed!
How old do you think a little one should be before they are able to cut fruits & veggies? Our girls started pretty early at Montessori. Of course they always loved these sets too: www.melissaanddou... Do you let your child help you with slicing and dicing in the kitchen?
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Christian how old is that "chef?" looks like about ten? sharp blade? hmmm..
{Cowboy Apron} Adorable for a little guy. Love the red trim and cow pattern. Too funny, too cute.
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I love the ruffles on this little adorable handmade apron. The perfect accessory for a little chef. How cute is that little pink lace accent?
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Tinas Craft Hahahahahaha!
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