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Backyard mud kitchen

Old pots, pans and spoons plus a patch of dirt and water, for mud pies and soup all afternoon.

Backyard mud kitchen
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time45 minutes
Cost$0
SpringSummerOutdoorsGroups

What you'll need

Materials

Tick them off as you find them.

Tools

How to make it

Safety

Clear out sharp rocks, glass and anything small first. Wash hands well after play.

  1. Step 1: Pick a spot
    1

    Pick a spot

    Find a patch of dirt in the yard or fill a bin with soil.

  2. Step 2: Set out the kitchen
    2

    Set out the kitchen

    Lay out pots, spoons and a muffin tin.

  3. Step 3: Add water
    3

    Add water

    Fill the watering can and let them pour.

  4. Step 4: Make a pie
    4

    Make a pie

    Show them how to pack mud in a pan and flip it.

  5. Step 5: Let them cook
    5

    Let them cook

    Add leaves and grass for garnish.

  6. Step 6: Hose them off
    6

    Hose them off

    Rinse hands, pots and toddler.

Edie's tip

Dress them in old clothes and call it a bath day.

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