I was doing dishes so we could make muffins ... and thus make more dishes, for which we needed room in the sink. This is called the domino effect of cooking.
While I did dishes, the girls needed something to do. Why not put them to work, helping? The toddler table makes the perfect work surface. Ella gets to sort the cutlery into the tray, and Nora gets to fit the lids on all the food containers.
Perfect! It kept them busy for just long enough, and -- the best part -- you know what they're doing, right? Sorting and matching and putting like with like? Those are all pre-math, or math readiness skills.
Kitchens are great places for math activities.
And I had help with the dishes! A win-win.
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