What makes a Great Mud Kitchen? 

6 Elements for Exploring Mud Kitchen Play

I love Mud Kitchens! I can’t say enough about them. They inspire diverse playful learning and capture children’s imaginations. The best part of my work is visiting outdoor classrooms, interviewing Natural Teachers and observing children in action. What makes a great Mud Kitchen? Check out the 6 elements that I compiled after my very enjoyable Mud Kitchen Research Project.

1. LOOSE PARTS

 Christ Church Parish Day School in Hamilton, MA

The Children’s Place in Andover, MA

2. CHILD SIZE PLACE TO WORK

The Children’s Place in Andover, MA

 3. REAL POTS AND PANS

Christ Church Parish Day School in Hamilton, MA

4. EASY ACCESS TO WATER

Christ Church Parish Day School in Hamilton, MA

5. STORAGE

The SHED Program in Andover, MA

6. CHILDREN’S IMAGINATIONS

“The cookies are wiggly because they have worms in them.” Preschooler  

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Do you have a MUD Kitchen that you would like to share? Send your pictures to me a victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com

COMING SOON!

More than Mud Pies: Making A Mud Kitchen e-Course

Onward,

Victoria