Children learn by observation. So whatever they see Mommy doing, they do, and that usually has to do with something in the kitchen. All toddlers love water. So instead of fighting it, nurture it.
Set up your sink with a few inches of water and some bubbles. Add a few plastic dishes or utensils so your little one can play away while you cook or clean up. It works wonders for me during dinner time. Once they are a bit older, you can do a simple game where they test if something sinks or floats. If your kids are like mine, then you may want to remove the jug of bubble away from the sink once you have set it up or you may end up with an entire container in the sink water.
Your kids get to be with you in the kitchen, feel like a grown up beacuse they work at the sink, and learn how to take care of the home, all in one simple little practice.
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Ruby does this almost daily! She gathers her "dishes" while I get the soapy water ready. She loves to wash the "dirty"; pile them in the empty sink for rinsing; then stack them on a towel for drying. She even has an apron that she has to wear! Too cute.
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