A fun play food set for kids to create their own kitchen creations.
A to Z Mini Foods Play Set
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Get ready for a tasty learning adventure with our A to Z Mini Foods Play Set! This delightful assortment of 26 soft plastic play foods not only teaches children the alphabet from apple to zucchini but also strengthens fine motor skills through engaging, pretend play. Ideal for home kitchens or classrooms, these vibrant foods encourage vocabulary building and imaginative play while ensuring cleanup is a breeze with their reusable storage bucket! 2-5 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, vocabulary building, imaginative play, alphabet recognition, sorting skills
Why we love it:
Who knew learning the alphabet could look so delicious? With the A to Z Mini Foods Play Set, snack time meets story time in the most imaginative way. As kids engage in pretend play, they’re not just playing with food; they’re building vocabulary and fine motor skills—all while you sit back and enjoy the peace of a well-organized kitchen (or classroom!). And let’s be real, those little plastic tomatoes are way less messy than the real ones!
Fun Food Play Set for Creative Kids
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Melissa & Doug Fun Food Combine & Dine is a delightful 18-piece play food set designed to spark imagination and nurture essential skills in young children. We love how this realistic play food encourages our little ones to role-play, promoting creativity and social interaction as they prepare well-balanced pretend meals. Not only does it enhance fine motor skills as they grasp and manipulate each piece, but it also introduces early concepts of nutrition. Ideal for ages 2 to 6, this durable play food set is a fantastic way to foster hands-on, screen-free playtime that both parents and kids can enjoy together. 2-6 years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, fine motor skills, social interaction, early nutrition concepts, role-playing
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Fun Food Play Set for Creative Kids includes 18 realistic food pieces that spark creativity while introducing essential nutrition concepts, making pretend cooking a blast for little chefs.
Wholesome Pretend Play Food Set
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The Cp Toys 16 Pc. Pretend Play Healthy Dinner Plastic Food Set is an engaging way to teach kids about healthy eating and nutrition. This delightful set encourages imaginative play while developing social skills, as children role-play cooking and sharing meals together. Perfect for sparking conversations about food choices and fostering cooperative interaction, this toy is an excellent addition for any home or classroom. 2+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, social skills, healthy eating awareness, cooperation, role-playing
Why we love it:
Wholesome Pretend Play Food Set includes 16 pieces of delightful plastic food that makes healthy eating fun, sparking conversations about nutrition while kids whip up imaginary feasts together.
Healthy Play with Food Groups Set
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The Melissa & Doug Food Groups Wooden Play Food set ignites a passion for healthy eating and imaginative play in children aged 3 and up. This beautifully crafted, hand-painted wooden food assortment not only introduces the basics of nutrition but also enhances early number skills, color recognition, and sorting abilities, making it a wonderful tool for holistic development. With four handy crates for organization, kids can dive into delicious pretend meals while fostering critical thinking and organizational skills. 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, early number skills, color recognition, sorting abilities, critical thinking, organizational skills
Why we love it:
Healthy Play with Food Groups Set includes beautifully crafted, hand-painted wooden food pieces that make exploring nutrition both fun and engaging for little chefs.
Play Food Adventure: Cook & Learn
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B. toys – Play Food & Basket is the perfect set for sparking your little one's culinary imagination! With 18 vibrant pieces of play food, from luscious fruits to savory proteins, kids can dive into the world of cooking and nutrition. Not only does this set encourage creativity during pretend play, but it also introduces valuable life skills like food identification and meal preparation, fostering a love for healthy eating. Plus, it’s compatible with our Shop & Glow Toy Cart, making grocery play even more fun! 2+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, food identification, meal preparation, fine motor skills, early nutrition education, creative thinking, social skills
Why we love it:
Play Food Adventure: Cook & Learn includes 18 vibrant pieces of play food, turning mealtime imagination into a fun and educational culinary experience that promotes healthy eating habits.
Melissa & Doug Wooden Kitchen Food Set
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The Melissa & Doug Fridge Food Wooden Play Food Set is a delightful way to inspire creativity in young chefs! This engaging 9-piece play food collection allows kids ages 3 and up to embark on imaginative culinary adventures right in their play kitchens. Not only does it encourage role-playing, but it also promotes essential skills like shape and color recognition, and even number awareness as they 'shop' for meals. Crafted from sturdy wood, it stands up to the excitement of everyday play, making it an excellent hands-on, screen-free toy for your little ones. 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, role-playing, shape recognition, color recognition, number awareness
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Melissa & Doug Wooden Kitchen Food Set features 9 delightful pieces that turn pretend cooking into a fun way to learn shapes, colors, and numbers while sparking creativity.
Playful Cultural Exploration Set
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The Learning Resources New Sprouts Multicultural Play Food Set engages toddlers with realistic food items that spark curiosity about different cultures. Designed for little hands, this 15-piece set not only fosters imaginative role play but also helps build vocabulary as children learn the names and backgrounds of various foods. It’s an enriching gift that promotes social skills and cultural awareness, making it an ideal addition to any learning environment. 18+ months
Develops skills:
imaginative play, vocabulary building, cultural awareness, social skills, fine motor skills
Why we love it:
Playful Cultural Exploration Set features 15 realistic food items that ignite curiosity about diverse cultures while nurturing social skills—perfect for sparking rich conversations during playtime.
Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Play Set
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The Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Play Set is a delightful addition to any young chef's kitchen! Packed with over 25 beautifully hand-painted wooden pieces, this set turns pretend play into a rich learning experience. As children slice apart the food items with a satisfying 'crunch', they not only develop fine motor skills but also delve into concepts of part and whole while enjoying screen-free play. A perfect gift for inspiring creativity and teamwork among kids aged 3 to 8 years, this toy encourages sorting, sequencing, and imaginative storytelling in the most fun way possible! 3-8 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, imaginative play, teamwork, sorting, sequencing
Why we love it:
Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Play Set includes over 25 beautifully hand-painted wooden pieces that make pretend cooking a deliciously educational experience, fostering creativity and collaboration among little chefs.
Engaging Nutrition Play Food Set
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Learning Resources New Sprouts Classroom Play Food Set is a delightful way to inspire your little ones' imaginations while teaching them about healthy eating! With 100 pieces of delicious-looking play food, toddlers can dive into dramatic play that encourages vocabulary development and social interaction. The soft, durable plastic is just the right size for tiny hands, allowing multiple kids to explore together and learn the value of teamwork. It's not just playtime; it's a fun learning experience that reinforces early nutrition lessons! 18+ months
Develops skills:
imaginative play, vocabulary development, social interaction, teamwork, fine motor skills, early nutrition education
Why we love it:
Engaging Nutrition Play Food Set includes 100 pieces of delicious-looking play food that makes healthy eating fun, turning pretend play into valuable lessons about nutrition and sharing.
Stir & Sort Food Fun for Toddlers
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Battat Education – Stir & Sort Food Court Play Food Set is a delightful way to spark your child’s imagination while bolstering their fine motor skills! With 102 pieces, including colorful play food, tongs, plates, and recipe cards, this set encourages little ones to explore color sorting and hand-eye coordination in a fun, engaging manner. As parents and educators, we love that the included play guide presents a variety of educational games to keep kids entertained and learning. Perfect for ages 3 and up, it’s an excellent way to blend playtime with essential early development skills! 3+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, color sorting, hand-eye coordination, imaginative play, problem solving, early math skills
Why we love it:
Stir & Sort Food Fun for Toddlers includes 102 colorful pieces that transform meal prep into a vibrant lesson in coordination and creativity, making learning deliciously fun!
Ami Amis™ Fast Food Fun Set
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Ami Amis™ Fast Food Multipack Mini Soft and Cozy Crochet Plush is the perfect way to spark imaginative play in our little ones! This adorable set includes all their favorite fast food items—a cuddly hamburger, fries, and even a charming ketchup packet. Not only are they delightfully soft and snuggly, but they also encourage creative storytelling and role-play, essential for developing social skills and language. As parents, we appreciate how these cute collectibles inspire learning through play, making them a great gift for both kids and collectors alike! 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, social skills, language development, role-playing, creativity
Why we love it:
Ami Amis™ Fast Food Fun Set includes cuddly plush versions of kids' favorite foods, inviting endless creative storytelling while ensuring soft snuggles are part of the playtime menu.
Creative Cutting Food Fun for Kids
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Story Magic Wooden Farm-to-Table Cutting Set is a delightful way for little chefs to engage in imaginative play while learning! With 12 vibrant wooden food pieces representing all five food groups, this set not only entertains but also teaches children about nutrition and healthy eating habits. The self-stick tabs allow kids to practice their cutting skills safely, introducing them to important concepts like parts and wholes, as well as fractions, all while enjoying a satisfying crunch! Perfect for family gatherings or playdates, this set encourages teamwork and creativity in the kitchen. 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, fine motor skills, nutrition education, teamwork, basic math concepts
Why we love it:
Creative Cutting Food Fun for Kids includes 12 vibrant wooden food pieces, turning mealtime into a playful math lesson while helping children learn about nutrition and healthy eating.
Pretend Play Delight: Felt Food Sandwich Set
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Melissa & Doug Felt Food Sandwich Play Food Set is such a delightful addition to our playtime! This immersive gathering of 33 durable pieces encourages our little ones to explore their creativity by stacking and serving sandwiches any way they like. Not only is it a feast for the imagination, but it also promotes essential skills like fine motor development, counting, sorting, and even color recognition. It's like having a mini restaurant right at home – perfect for hands-on, screen-free fun that fosters storytelling and cooperative play among toddlers and preschoolers! 2-6 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, counting, sorting, color recognition, cooperative play
Why we love it:
Pretend Play Delight: Felt Food Sandwich Set includes 33 durable pieces, making meal prep a deliciously fun way to build essential skills while sparking imagination and teamwork.
Farm-to-Table Play Food Set
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The Learning Resources New Sprouts Farm-to-Table Fresh Market set is an enticing collection of 27 play food pieces designed for little chefs aged 18 months and up. This delightful set sparks imaginative play, encourages vocabulary development, and introduces essential concepts of healthy eating through the lens of a familiar grocery store experience. From crackable eggs to a trendy charcuterie board, your child can explore various food groups and culinary arts while developing fine motor skills and social interaction as they recreate real-life scenarios. Perfect for play kitchens or as a unique gift, this collection promotes joyful learning through play! 18 months+
Develops skills:
imaginative play, vocabulary development, fine motor skills, social interaction, healthy eating concepts
Why we love it:
Farm-to-Table Play Food Set includes 27 play food pieces that spark imaginative cooking adventures, making healthy eating fun and encouraging little ones to explore their culinary creativity.
Toddler Farmers Market Play Food Set
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The Battat Play Food for Toddlers with Farmers Market Basket and Chopping Board is an exciting way for kids aged 3 and up to dive into the world of pretend cooking and shopping! This 37-piece set not only entertains young culinary enthusiasts but also fosters critical skills like social interaction, fine motor development, and even introductory math concepts through playful fraction chopping. With vibrant, realistic food pieces and user-friendly tools, we see this as a charming addition to any toddler's learning journey, making it a thoughtful gift for birthdays or holidays. 3+ years
Develops skills:
social interaction, fine motor skills, imaginative play, math concepts, problem solving, creativity
Why we love it:
Toddler Farmers Market Play Food Set includes 37 vibrant pieces that transform kitchen play into a delightful journey of creativity and early math skills, all while encouraging social interactions.
Creative Pizza Fun with Felt Food
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Melissa & Doug Felt Food Mix And Match Pizza Play Food Set is an imaginative gateway to culinary adventure for our little ones! This delightful 42-piece set encourages toddlers and preschoolers to explore their creativity while developing essential skills like fine motor coordination and problem-solving. With customizable soft pizza slices and a variety of toppings, our kids can whip up their dream pie in a snap! Plus, engaging in pretend play fosters social interaction and teamwork, making this an excellent addition to any playroom. 2-6 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, problem solving, imaginative play, social interaction, teamwork, creativity
Why we love it:
Creative Pizza Fun with Felt Food includes 42 mix-and-match pieces that turn playtime into a delicious adventure, sparking creativity and collaboration among little chefs.
Build Your Own Food Court Fun!
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Mini Brands Foodie Series 2 Food Court Playset invites kids to enter a world of creativity and role-play! This engaging set is perfect for sparking imagination as children create their own dining experiences with realistic mini fast food brands. Through play, they develop essential skills like fine motor coordination, social interaction, and even an early sense of entrepreneurship as they 'manage' their food court. Plus, the exclusive mini included makes this a must-have addition to any collection! 4-12 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, social interaction, creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, role play
Why we love it:
Build Your Own Food Court Fun! includes realistic mini fast food brands, turning every child into a budding restaurateur while sparking imagination and essential life skills.
Waffle Time Pretend Play Food Set
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The Learning Resources New Sprouts Waffle Time Set sparks imagination and culinary creativity for young chefs aged 18 months and up. This delightful 14-piece breakfast play food set not only encourages pretend play but also fosters fine motor skills and social interaction as kids cook and share their waffle creations with friends. With safe, crush-resistant materials designed for little hands, parents will appreciate how this engaging toy promotes collaborative play and early learning. 18 months+
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, imaginative play, social interaction, collaborative play, early learning
Why we love it:
Waffle Time Pretend Play Food Set includes 14 delightful pieces that spark culinary creativity while helping little chefs build social skills through shared cooking adventures.
Fisher-Price Food Truck Adventure
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The Fisher-Price Little People Musical Toddler Toy Serve It Up Food Truck is a delightful way for children aged 1+ to engage in imaginative play while developing essential social skills. As kids navigate through their own food truck adventures, they practice sharing, communication, and role-play, all while enjoying lively songs and sounds that spark creativity and emotional expression. This interactive toy not only entertains but also fosters early learning in a joyful, relatable setting. 1-5 years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, social skills, communication, role-play, emotional expression
Why we love it:
Fisher-Price Food Truck Adventure features lively songs and sounds, turning meal prep into a joyful culinary escapade that encourages sharing and creativity for little chefs.
My Little Food Truck Adventure
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The Baby GUND Play Soft Collection, My Little Food Truck 5-Piece Plush Playset invites infants on a sensory journey that stimulates curiosity and creativity. This adorable set encourages fine motor skills as babies grasp and explore the crinkle, rattle, and squeaker features while engaging in imaginative play with their own plush food truck. Designed for safe, hands-on exploration, it's the perfect blend of fun and education for little ones aged 0 and up! 0+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, sensory exploration, imaginative play, curiosity, hand-eye coordination, early communication
Why we love it:
My Little Food Truck Adventure features crinkle, rattle, and squeaker elements, turning every play session into a delightful sensory feast that nourishes little imaginations.
Endless Imagination with KidKraft Play Food Set
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KidKraft 65-Piece Plastic Play Food Set is a delightful way to inspire our little chefs! With fruits, veggies, sweets, and drinks, this versatile collection encourages imaginative play while introducing kids to healthy eating habits. As they create delicious meals for friends and family, they develop crucial skills like fine motor coordination, sharing, and even basic math through engaging pretend play. Plus, with its safe and durable design, we can feel confident letting our children explore their creativity without worry. 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, fine motor skills, sharing, healthy eating habits, basic math
Why we love it:
Endless Imagination with KidKraft Play Food Set features 65 pieces of delightful pretend food, making mealtime creativity a fun way for kids to learn and collaborate!
Complete Play Food Set for Healthy Fun
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Learning Resources New Sprouts Complete Play Food Set invites our little chefs to explore a world of healthy eating habits and creativity! This 50-piece collection not only entertains but also teaches kids about nutrition, colors, and vocabulary as they play. Each durable piece, from the pancake to the strawberry, is designed for tiny hands, ensuring endless fun while fostering important developmental skills. Let’s watch their imaginations soar and see them learn through interactive play with this delightful set that encourages shared meals and culinary adventures. 2+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, vocabulary development, color recognition, fine motor skills, nutritional awareness, social skills
Why we love it:
Complete Play Food Set for Healthy Fun includes 50 durable pieces that inspire little chefs to explore healthy eating, making mealtime a creative adventure bursting with learning.
Healthy Food Fun for Little Chefs
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The Learning Resources New Sprouts Healthy Foods Basket Bundle is an engaging way for toddlers aged 18 months and up to explore nutritional concepts through play. This delightful set not only sparks imaginative role play but also enriches vocabulary and encourages healthy eating habits, helping little ones understand mealtime routines in a fun, interactive manner. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this colorful and durable play food promotes social skills and cognitive development while keeping our children joyfully engaged. 18+ months
Develops skills:
imaginative play, vocabulary development, social skills, nutritional awareness, cognitive development
Why we love it:
Healthy Food Fun for Little Chefs includes a colorful basket of play food that transforms mealtime routines into a delightful cooking adventure, making healthy eating truly fun!
Savor the Fun with Pretend Play Food!
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Learning Resources New Sprouts Munch It! Pretend Play Food invites toddlers to dive into a world of imaginative play where familiar foods like mac & cheese and cookies spark creativity. This vibrant 20-piece set encourages young ones to explore early vocabulary, model mealtime routines, and develop social skills as they engage in cooperative play. With durable pieces perfectly sized for little hands, it’s an enriching tool for parents and educators looking to enhance dramatic play experiences. 18 months +
Develops skills:
imaginative play, early vocabulary, social skills, cooperative play, mealtime routines, fine motor skills
Why we love it:
Savor the Fun with Pretend Play Food features vibrant 20-piece set that invites toddlers to explore creative mealtime routines, ensuring every playtime is a delicious adventure.
Realistic Wooden Grocery Play Food Set
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The Melissa & Doug Fridge Fillers Grocery Play Food Cartons set brings the excitement of the grocery store right into your child's play kitchen! This wooden toy grocery set includes 8 realistic cartons and packages, perfect for imaginative play that develops essential skills. As our little ones engage in shopping, cooking, and serving, they practice hand-eye coordination, improve their matching abilities, and enjoy independent play—always a win in our book! Plus, with FSC-certified materials, we feel great about choosing an eco-friendly option that encourages both creativity and responsibility. 3+ years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, hand-eye coordination, matching skills, independent play, social skills
Why we love it:
Realistic Wooden Grocery Play Food Set includes 8 lifelike cartons and packages, making imaginations soar and transforming playtime into a tasty lesson in creativity and responsibility.
Culinary Creativity with Play Food Set
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The Step2 101-Piece Play Food Assortment is the ultimate pretend kitchen playset that inspires creativity and imaginative play for toddlers ages 2-6. This vibrant collection of fruits, vegetables, and desserts supports fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities, ensuring fun-filled hours of learning through play. It's a perfect way for little chefs to explore their culinary ideas while strengthening their muscles and enhancing their social skills in a playful environment. 2-6 years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, imaginative play, problem solving, social skills, creativity, vocabulary development
Why we love it:
Culinary Creativity with Play Food Set includes 101 pieces of vibrant fruits and desserts that spark imaginative cooking adventures while enhancing little chefs' fine motor skills in the process.
Squeezamals Sushi Bowl Adventure
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The Squeezamals World of Food Chirashi Sushi Bowl Kids Playset is designed to spark creativity and imaginative play in toddlers. With its adorable plush food characters, this set promotes social skills, sensory development, and understanding of diverse foods while kids delight in pretend cooking and sharing meals. As parents or educators, we appreciate how these cuddly, scented plushies can encourage language development and cultural exploration through the joy of play. 2-5 years
Develops skills:
imaginative play, sensory development, social skills, language development, cultural exploration, fine motor skills
Why we love it:
Squeezamals Sushi Bowl Adventure features adorable plush food characters that not only encourage pretend cooking but also spark meaningful conversations about diverse cuisines with our little chefs.
Hello Kitty Mini Food Fun Unboxing!
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MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini Food Hello Kitty (6 Pack) is the ultimate surprise-filled adventure for our little creators! This charming set not only sparks imaginative play through DIY crafts but also enhances fine motor skills as kids assemble their tiny culinary delights. Unboxing these delightful mini food replicas encourages curiosity and surprise, making learning fun as they compare their finds with the collector's guide. Watching their excitement unfold as each new mini is revealed provides a wonderful bonding experience for us as parents and educators alike. 8+ years
Develops skills:
fine motor skills, creativity, critical thinking, comparison skills, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Hello Kitty Mini Food Fun Unboxing! includes six surprise mini food replicas, igniting our kids' curiosity and providing a delightful way to enhance their crafting skills together.
Farmer's Market Color Sorting Fun
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The Learning Resources Farmer's Market Color Sorting Set is a delightful way for toddlers to dive into the world of colors and food! As they explore this realistic play food collection, our little ones not only sharpen their color recognition and sorting skills but also expand their vocabularies by discovering new and familiar foods. With five vibrant baskets and an array of 25 colorful pieces, this set becomes a hub of creativity and learning, helping our preschoolers prepare for school in a fun, engaging way. It's the perfect gift that combines playtime with essential developmental skills! 2-5 years
Develops skills:
color recognition, sorting skills, vocabulary development, fine motor skills, imaginative play
Why we love it:
Farmer's Market Color Sorting Fun features 25 colorful pieces and five vibrant baskets, making learning about colors and food a deliciously fun adventure for little hands and minds.
Realistic Stir-Fry Play Food Set
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The Learning Resources New Sprouts Stir Fry Play Food Set invites your little chefs to explore their culinary imaginations! This 17-piece set, designed for toddlers aged 18 months and up, is not just about fun—it's a delightful way to encourage vocabulary development, imaginative play, and fine motor skills. With easy-to-handle soft plastic pieces, including a wok, tongs, and an assortment of colorful vegetables, kids can whip up their own pretend stir-fry, enhancing creativity while interacting with friends or family. It’s the perfect blend of play and learning that parents will love just as much as the kids do! 18 months+
Develops skills:
imaginative play, vocabulary development, fine motor skills, color recognition, social interaction
Why we love it:
Realistic Stir-Fry Play Food Set includes 17 easy-to-handle pieces that turn mealtime into a creative adventure, promoting teamwork and language skills in the process.