The Mud Kitchen

About this episode

This episode discusses the benefits of mud kitchens for children's play and learning.

Children everywhere will be drawn to playing with the earth, sand, pebbles or dirt. The mud kitchen allows children in their own time and in their own way to explore and learn. It is cheap and easy to set up and provides hours of learning through play. Children of all ages and abilities will enjoy being in a mud kitchen giving the teacher ample opportunities to interact, assess and record!

People in this episode

Host: Lottie Andrews

Topics covered

• play
• learning
• child development
• outdoor activities
• education

Keywords

• mud kitchen
• children
• play
• learning through play
• outdoor play
• education
• child development

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