Popping Popcorn And Our New Kitchen

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  • melskids
    Daycare.com Member
    • Feb 2010
    • 1776

    Popping Popcorn And Our New Kitchen

    the other day one of my kiddos asked for more batteries so they could pop popcorn in our little tykes kitchen. (the button makes the sound) so i said, "well why dont you just pretend and use you voice to make the popping sound." a lightbulb went off over her head, like "wow, i didnt think of that!" it prompted ME to think about the lack of imagination in todays battery operated toys. so i went to home depot and bought some cheap wood, and built my own yesterday. it isnt perfect, but i'm hoping it will stimulate their imaginations a little more....
  • melskids
    Daycare.com Member
    • Feb 2010
    • 1776

    #2
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    • Abigail
      Child Care Provider
      • Jul 2010
      • 2417

      #3
      That is so cute! Did you built the entire thing? What a great idea to use handles for the knobs.

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      • melskids
        Daycare.com Member
        • Feb 2010
        • 1776

        #4
        yeah. i built the whole thing. its not square, or plumb, or whatever you call it. its sooo not perfect...

        the "faucet" is a jump rope handle, i think.. the stove knobs are wheels off of a wood train that was broken. the sink is a wood candle holder, and the burners are cork coasters that you put under houseplants. talk about recycling!!!!

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        • momatheart

          #5
          And you wanted to spark creativity in the children. Good job!

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          • KEG123
            Where Children Grow
            • Nov 2010
            • 1252

            #6
            Wow that looks GREAT!

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            • youretooloud
              Advanced Daycare.com Member
              • Mar 2011
              • 1955

              #7
              I think that's amazing!!! I am very impressed.

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              • momatheart

                #8
                Originally posted by momatheart
                And you wanted to spark creativity in the children. Good job!
                What I meant here was you sparked creativity in yourself as well.

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                • PitterPatter
                  Advanced Daycare.com Member
                  • Mar 2011
                  • 1507

                  #9
                  Wow that's a great job!! Want to make 1 for me?

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                  • melskids
                    Daycare.com Member
                    • Feb 2010
                    • 1776

                    #10
                    Originally posted by momatheart
                    What I meant here was you sparked creativity in yourself as well.
                    i figured thats what you meant you know, growing up, my mother refused to spend the money on a plastic kitchen for me. she had me turn my hamper on its side (so the top would make an oven door) and i put construction paper circles for burners and a bowl as a sink. now that i look back, i believe its her cheapness, (err, frugalness) that made me the creative artsy person i am today.

                    Originally posted by Tygerluv
                    Wow that's a great job!! Want to make 1 for me?
                    it seriuosly took me less then an hour!!! i had the guy at home depot make all the cuts for me, so i literally came home and nailed it all together. the boards weren't all even, so there are some gaps, and one of the boards was seriously warped, but i guess thats what will give it character.

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                    • mac60
                      Advanced Daycare.com Member
                      • May 2008
                      • 1610

                      #11
                      Wow, that is very nice. It will long outlast a plastic one. Great creativity complete with storage.

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                      • MG&Lsmom
                        Daycare.com Member
                        • Oct 2010
                        • 549

                        #12
                        wow! That's snazzy! Great job!

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