Materials
Small objects, such as blocks, Styrofoam packing pieces, buttons, or beads
Bowls or containers
Tongs
Tweezers
Tempera paint
Cotton balls
Paper
Tray
Colored water
Bulb baster
Eyedroppers
Instructions
1. Place various kitchen items in the Dramatic Play Area. (Ask the children to
keep the kitchen items in this area.)
2. Encourage the children to take turns playing different roles, such as chef, dish
washer, and so on. No more than four children should be in the area at a
time.
3. While the children are playing with the kitchen items, introduce them to
different kitchen terms and language. For example:
You are using the ________.
You are wearing a ________.
What do think a chef would do if _____________.
Where are you working as a chef?
You are looking at the _________.
It is important for chefs to wash their hands before preparing food.
Germs can be spread through food if your hands are not washed correctly.
Cooking is preparing food for eating.
A cooking utensil is a tool used in a kitchen to prepare food.
A chef is a person who prepares food for eating.
