Play Basket
Kitchen Utensils as Theater Characters
Wooden spoons and a whisk become a whole family of characters with a scrap of fabric and a story to tell.
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What you'll need
- 3-4 wooden spoons of different sizes
- A whisk, a spatula, and a wooden spatula
- Fabric scraps and ribbons
- A permanent marker (adult use) for optional faces
- Rubber bands to secure fabric 'clothes'
- A cutting board or tray as the stage
How to make it
- 1
Lay out the utensils and ask your child who each one wants to be — a grandma, a knight, a dancer, a baby.
- 2
Wrap a fabric scrap around each utensil handle like a dress or cape and secure with a rubber band.
- 3
Tie a ribbon at the neck for a scarf or bow.
- 4
With adult help, draw a small face on each spoon with a permanent marker (optional — many kids prefer imagining the face).
- 5
Set the cutting board on a low table as the stage.
- 6
Start a story: 'One morning, Grandma Spoon woke up and heard a strange noise in the kitchen…' and let your child continue.
Tip
After the show, the fabric comes off and the utensils go straight back to the kitchen drawer.
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