Pretend Cooking
Give your baby a pot, spoon, and play food to pretend to cook.
In the Little Play app, this activity appears in week 45 of your baby's personalized plan.
How to play
1
Set out a small pot and wooden spoon.
2
Place a few play food items nearby.
3
Show your baby how to stir and pretend to taste: "Mmm, yummy!"
What you need
• A small pot, wooden spoon, play food
Simple household items. No plastic toys needed.
Why it works
Pretend cooking is an exciting form of symbolic play that shows your baby can imagine actions and roles beyond their immediate experience.
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