Children love to imitate their elders. So, allow them to imitate for hours while turning their childhood sessions into a wonderful adventure worth remembering.

For all parents, watching their little ones lost in their own make-believe world is rather magical. Pretend play has a special appeal, whether they are gently arranging pretend fruit on a plate or swishing a wooden spoon in a small saucepan. Parents find themselves smiling at their naive delight. 

Behind those pleasant tea gatherings and fantasy dinners, however, is something even more important. Play is an element that develops crucial skills, like imagination and good behaviour. Among the best toys to inspire is our wooden kitchen set for kids.

 

 

Why Have a Kids Kitchen Set?

The kitchen set is full of wonders. With delightful cooking tools and accessories, let your little ones cook delectable pretend meals and dishes while learning important skills.

1. Promotes creative play: Children learn best from play, and so a kitchen set offers countless opportunities to inspire their imagination. Children like role-playing daily events, whether they are running their cafe or baking cupcakes for a teddy bear picnic. Through imaginative play, children develop their ability to tell stories, communicate ideas and emotions, and gain confidence in social settings. 

2. Increase Fine Motor Skills: Every activity, from cutting wooden vegetables to turning knob dials, helps develop those crucial fine motor abilities. These small motions improve finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. These qualities are helpful for toddlers in buttoning garments, tying shoelaces, and writing.

3. Made to Last: Sturdy, safe, and classic wooden kitchen sets abound. Unlike plastic toys that could break or fade quickly, wooden toys can withstand years of intense play (and the occasional toddler outburst)! Our wooden kitchen set is no different and provides endless hours of fun for your little tykes.

 

 

How Does a Play Kitchen Get Kids Ready for Life Skills?

Have you ever wondered how children can benefit from acting to cook in the real world?

There is more than you could possibly imagine!

1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Your youngster will be making decisions in their mini kitchens continuously. “What do I cook today?” “Do I need extra carrots?” “How many plates do I need for everyone?” All this fosters critical thinking, planning, and problem-solving. This makes them think and make decisions, however small they may be.

2. Language and Transmission: Children who play chef or waiter often explain what they are doing, follow orders, and interact with playmates—even parents. This process enhances their speaking abilities and vocabulary.

3. Independence and Accountability: Teaching responsibility by cleaning the kitchen after play, washing toy dishes, and restocking food on shelves helps nurture crucial skills. They are learning how to take care of and analyse their surroundings. This is a lesson we all wish to follow as they develop.

 

 

Promoting Good Food Practices 

"Play is the work of childhood," Maria Montessori stated famously. 

Playrooms have the potential to cultivate a lifetime of positive behaviour when it comes to food.

Beautifully designed fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods in the wooden kitchen sets promote children’s interest in healthy eating. Children who grow up seeing these foods in play are more likely to be interested in and comfortable with them in real life. See your child stirring pretend lentils or cutting wooden courgettes. At supper, these foods suddenly aren't so strange to them.

Without preaching, you can gently help your child design balanced meals in their pretend kitchen, thereby introducing the idea of "a little of everything." This ensures that they learn about healthy potion size at an early age.

Children who role-play as parents or chefs become more open-minded and aware of the food options when they get to cook or serve meals. This process promotes clean and healthy eating habits. 

 

 

Cultural Play Inspired by Various Cuisines

Introducing children to several cultures through food is an exciting way to play with the kitchen set while making kids learn new things. Today's world promotes cross-cultural understanding, making it not only fascinating but also beneficial for children to learn about various food cuisines. Their wooden kitchens can become the ideal venue for this.

1. Italian Pasta Night: Act as though you are making tiny pizzas, tossing a salad, and cooking pasta. Put pretend pasta and tomatoes in their kitchen, and let the magic begin! Experience the charm of Italy in the comfort of your own home theatre.

2. Indian Curry Feast: Call out toy spices, pretend to make naan bread, and create vibrant curries. Talk about vivid spices and how they impart such unusual tastes to foods. These easy play activities let kids have fun, hands-on appreciation of many cultures and cuisines.

 

"Food is the element that binds us together," after all!

 

Last Thoughts: A Kitchen Abounding with Memories

A wooden kitchen set serves many purposes beyond only entertainment value. The play kitchen provides the opportunity to create childhood memories. Little hands can prepare their first pretend dish here, and the entire play session allows their imagination to flourish. Therefore, adding a wooden kitchen set to your child's playroom is more than just a toy. You are giving children memories spanning a lifetime, life skills, and artistic ability.

We hope that the guide above gave you useful insights and will help you find the next best toy for your kids. Explore our entire collection of toys at Barnshenn for newborns and toddlers. Are you in search of additional inspiration? Hop on to our social media handles, like TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram, for more gift inspiration for toddlers. See you in the next blog.

 

 

FAQs

 

1. What kinds of kitchen sets do Barnshenn offer?

Ans: Barnshenn offers various kitchen sets, from mini kitchen sets to big play kitchens for kids. 

 

2. What age is ideal for kids to play with the kitchen set?

Ans: The play kitchen is ideal for children aged three years old. Even older children can enjoy the kitchen set. You can add more playful kitchen accessories to add a little challenge to their play sessions.

 

3. Does the kitchen set come with knobs?

Ans: Yes, the kitchen set comes with wooden knobs for an immersive and realistic play experience.

 

4. How does the wooden kitchen set help in child development?

Ans: The mini kitchen set helps children develop creativity and pretend play. It boosts motor skills in toddlers and nurtures