Messy Play Day / Potion Kitchen and Sand Bakery
Potion Kitchen and Sand Bakery
Children mix magic potions with water, petals and sand, and bake sand cakes in an outdoor kitchen of donated pots and bowls.
How to run it
- Set up an outdoor area with donated pots, bowls and spoons.
- Provide sand, water and natural materials like petals.
- Let children make potions and sand cakes.
- Encourage them to name and describe their creations.
You will need
- old pots and bowls
- spoons
- sand
- water
- petals and leaves
Make it easier or harderOffer picture recipe cards for younger children; older children can write potion labels.
SafetySupervise water play and remind children potions are not for drinking.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children use language and imagination in open-ended play.
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