KITCHEN & FARMERS MARKET: AgeS 3-5 

 

What I'm learning

  • Physical Development:

I am learning how to use my gross motor skills in new ways. I am strengthening my fine motor skills by using kitchen utensils. 

  • Literacy and Language:

I am learning how to name new kitchen items and different types of fruits and vegetables.  I am learning pre-literacy skills.

  • Social Learning:

I am learning how to talk to others when I sell pretend items at the market. I am learning how to be respectful and work with others.

  • Reasoning and Problem Solving:

When I prepare meals, I am learning how to work through new problems and how to organize. When I buy and sell items I am learning how to use an exchange system.  

Play & Learn Together:

  • Physical Development:

Help your child use the step stool.  Open and close the cabinets, refrigerator and dishwasher to explore different kitchen items.

  • Literacy and Language:

Flip through the cookbooks with your child and point out familiar words and pictures.

  • Social Learning:

Encourage your child to buy and sell items at the market with other children.

  • Reasoning and Problem Solving:

Use play money to purchase items from the market, then have your child total up the money and place it in the cash register.