Play Kitchen for Schools and Daycares in Kenya: Group Play That Fits the Pre-Primary Curriculum
Is a play kitchen good for a daycare or PP1 class?
A play kitchen is good for a daycare or PP1 class because it turns group play into language, counting and turn-taking practice, which fits the play-based approach of KICD's pre-primary curriculum. Our wooden set is 90 cm high, made for ages 3 to 8, at KSh 18,999 per set.
- KSh 18,999
- Ages 3 to 8
- Pay after delivery
- 3-hour delivery in Nairobi
- 24-hour delivery countrywide
You pay after it arrives, by cash or M-Pesa.
Updated by The Wooden Kitchen Sets team
The owner of a daycare in Syokimau is furnishing a new PP1 room for January. She has chairs, tables and a reading corner, and she wants one area where children play together rather than side by side. A play kitchen is that area: one place where a small group can cook, serve, count and talk at once.
| Learning areas it supports | Language, Mathematical, Environmental and Creative Activities |
|---|---|
| Group size at the kitchen | A small group at a time |
| Ordering for a school | One WhatsApp message with the number of sets |
| Daily care | Tidy-up by the children, a wipe-down by the teacher |
How does a play kitchen fit Kenya's pre-primary curriculum?
A play kitchen fits Kenya's pre-primary curriculum because KICD's design for PP1 and PP2 builds learning through play, across Language, Mathematical, Environmental and Creative Activities. Each of those learning areas has a natural place at the kitchen, from naming foods to counting cups. The table maps each area to a classroom activity.
| KICD learning area | Activity at the kitchen |
|---|---|
| Language Activities | Naming foods, taking phone orders, telling the story of a meal |
| Mathematical Activities | Counting scoops of rice, sorting utensils, sharing out portions |
| Environmental Activities | Talking about foods grown in Kenya, washing up, tidying away |
| Creative Activities | Drawing menus, role-play and cooking songs |
The learning areas come from KICD's pre-primary curriculum designs, published on the KICD website, such as the PP2 Creative Activities design.
How do you run group play with one kitchen set?
- Split the class into small groups for kitchen time.
- Give each child a job: cook, server, cashier or customer.
- Set a short turn, then ring a bell and swap jobs.
- Join one group as a customer to model the words: menu, order, please, thank you.
- End every turn with the group tidying the food into the basket.
A rota on the wall shows each child when their group is at the kitchen, so waiting becomes part of the routine.
How do you keep a classroom play kitchen clean?
Keeping a classroom play kitchen clean takes two small habits: the children tidy at the end of each turn, and the teacher wipes the counter and doors at the end of the day. Use a damp cloth, then a dry one, and check the doors and knobs once a week. Our play kitchen safety guide has the full weekly routine.
If your class follows Montessori, see our guide to using the kitchen set the Montessori way.
Which ages and classes suit the kitchen set?
The kitchen set suits daycare children from age 3, PP1 and PP2 classes, and lower primary up to age 8, because it is recommended for ages 3 to 8. In a daycare it is a free-play corner. In PP1 and PP2 it becomes a planned activity, and older children use it for reading menus and counting money.
Ordering more than one set for your school
Send one WhatsApp message with the number of sets, the school's address and the date you need them. Each set is KSh 18,999, and we confirm delivery for every set before anything leaves the shop. In Nairobi and nearby towns the school pays after the sets arrive and have been checked. Schools in other towns pay by M-Pesa before the sets travel by the courier they choose.
Wooden Kitchen Set for Kids, White and Gold
A white and gold wooden kitchen set for children aged 3 to 8, with a fridge, microwave, stove, oven, sink, telephone, lights, sounds, gold pots and play food.
- For ages 3 to 8
- Delivered in Nairobi within 3 hours
You pay after it arrives, by cash or M-Pesa.
Frequently asked questions
How many children can play at the kitchen set at once?
A small group of children can play at the kitchen set at once, each with a job: a cook at the stove, someone to serve, someone on the phone and a customer.
Can we order several kitchen sets for one school?
Several kitchen sets can go on one school order. Tell us the number of sets and the address on WhatsApp, and we confirm delivery for all of them.
Is the kitchen set suitable for PP1 and PP2 classes?
The kitchen set suits PP1 and PP2 classes, because it is recommended for ages 3 to 8 and supports the play-based learning in KICD's pre-primary designs.
How does a play kitchen support the CBC?
A play kitchen supports the CBC's pre-primary learning areas: Language, Mathematical, Environmental and Creative Activities. Children practise talking, counting, caring for their space and role-play in one activity.
Do you deliver kitchen sets to schools outside Nairobi?
Schools outside Nairobi get the kitchen sets through a courier they choose. We drop the sets at the courier's Nairobi office, and they reach the courier's office near the school within 24 hours.
Can a school pay after the kitchen sets are delivered?
A school in Nairobi or a nearby town can pay after the kitchen sets are delivered and checked, by cash or M-Pesa.
How should a daycare clean the kitchen set?
A daycare should clean the kitchen set with a damp cloth followed by a dry one at the end of each day. The children tidy the play food into the basket after every turn.
What is the teacher's role at the play kitchen?
The teacher's role at the play kitchen is to model words and manners as a customer, set the turns and step back so the children run the game.
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Tell us how many sets and where they are going. We confirm delivery before the school pays anything.
You pay after it arrives, by cash or M-Pesa.