Originally Posted by Ariana:
Do your kids play with play kitchens? I have an Ikea one with all sorts of plastic food but I have never had a kid that played with it consistantly. Just wondering if this is normal. I have been thinking about getting rid of it but it is a large expensive item and I don't want to have to buy it again.
Also any ideas on how to make it more enticing? I have a table and chairs and will sometimes set the table for them in the morning but it doesn't seem to help. About 2-3 minutes of play is all I get out of it. Also what age group plays with it the most? Maybe my age group is the issue.
I make my kitchen center into many different things monthly and sometimes I take the actual kitchen playset out altogether depending on the center....i.e. apple orchard, fruit stand, restaurant, store, farmers market, etc. I have different dishes, materials for each....you can get real-looking fruit at dollar mart....I get baskets and wooden dishes for apple orchard at goodwill.....add a cash register/paper/pencil/price stickers/etc. to however you want to prepare each play center. I think the key is keeping the materials fresh by changing out regularly.
