Fun with Canned Goods

Leave it to a child to find adventure and intrigue in everyday household items!

I recently made a "kitchen items" basket for James filled with play food, little plates & utensils, and small canned goods. I had intended on this accompanying his play kitchen, but I've since decided to sell the kitchen due to space limitations and my new classroom layout. I'm sooo sad to see the kitchen go, but he really never plays with it and if I'm honest I have to admit I bought it because I always wanted one. ;)

James was immediately drawn to the canned goods and spent the looongest time stacking them, rolling them, shaking and listening to them, and comparing them to the geometric solid cylinder.

I think what appeals to him is the fact that they are real items and they have a satisfying heftiness to them when held in his little hands. He took some time to notice the varying weight of each can. I had no idea they'd be such a hit and I'm headed off to the grocery to see if I can find any more small-sized cans.

PS: if you're wondering why my child is wearing a hat indoors it's because it's COLD here! I know you don't believe me, and honestly after growing up in Minnesota even I am surprised by how cold I feel. This is a different kind of cold though... it's a damp-windy-feel-it-in-your-bones-because-you-live-out-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean kind of cold! :) Brrr!