Using a child-led approach is best when it comes to role play, by placing carefully selected resources in your mud kitchen for children to use, you will then be able to observe and notice language and learning which will help you to plan for and work on their 'next steps' by immersing yourself within their play and introducing key concepts and ideas in a playful yet meaningful way.

From small mud kitchens tailored to toddlers, to larger garden mud kitchens designed for older children, there's something for everyone. Playing outdoors and being around nature is known to help in the development of a healthy immune system. It comes with a bamboo wind chime, a generous set of pans and utensils, paintbrush holders, 7 paintbrushes and a fork, rake and trowel.As well as looking great, this durable kitchen is well equipped with rust-free stainless steel pans and utensils that are easy to clean after each mucky session.

In practical activities and discussion, beginning to use the vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting. Mud kitchens give children the opportunity to role play and act out a vast range of different play scenarios.The kitchen is 110 x 90cm and is big enough for multiple children to play at the same time - with plenty of storage and worktop space too. Your mud kitchen is going to get covered in dirt and, if it is left out in the garden, it will have to survive wind, rain and possibly even snow as well. You can also make your own DIY mud kitchen using palettes as you can see in the images below from Wirral Wildlings Forest school - this essentially gives you the permanent base structure and then you can add in your mud kitchen accessories. The idea is to use primarily mud or sand to play with but kids can also use anything they can find outside such as leaves, flowers, twigs, pebbles and more.

The play surface is 50cm high, designed for toddlers to easily reach the exciting features, while being the perfect height for budding junior chefs as they grow. The timber as sold is not reliably weatherproof, so you'll either need to cover it when playtime's finished or add a few coats of varnish or paint to help it withstand whatever the weather can throw at it.

It’s designed to be used through 360 degrees, so it worked well on our patio rather than stuck against a wall. There is also an oven with opening door and peek-through window, a 4-ring hob with turning knobs, a chalkboard, a cupboard and shelves.

If it hasn't been treated or there's only a thin layer, you may want to varnish it yourself or add a couple of coats of durable waterproof paint. Designed for serious sensory play, this high-quality triple mud kitchen brings out your child's inner chef. Etsy assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, labelling, or content of sellers' listings and products.Perhaps if they don't get their choice this time, the next time they play they can choose the recipe.