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Make mealtime fun and engaging with our colorful utensils and plates.

Soup's On! - Engage and Learn

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Learning Resources New Sprouts Soup's On! is an exciting gateway to imaginative play for our little chefs! This delightful 23-piece pretend play food set not only sparks creativity but also enhances essential skills like sorting, counting, and eye-hand coordination—all while engaging in fun conversations over a "steaming" bowl of soup. 18 months+
Why we love it:
Soup's On! features 23 soft, crush-resistant pieces that turn meal prep into a fun-filled adventure, fostering creativity and building crucial life skills in little chefs.

Boley Zoo Troop Animal Cooking Set

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The Boley Zoo Troop: Cooking Utensils set is the perfect addition to your little chef's play kitchen! With 10 vibrant animal-themed utensils, including our unique alligator tongs, this delightful set enhances fine motor skills while your child explores the joys of cooking. As they flip, serve, and create imaginative meals, they develop precision in handling kitchen tools—making every play session a fun learning opportunity. 2+ years
Why we love it:
Boley Zoo Troop Animal Cooking Set includes 10 vibrant animal-themed utensils, turning meal prep into a playful adventure that sparks your child's love for cooking and creativity.

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
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.

Creative Cooking Adventures Await!

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New Classic Toys Metal Pan Set is the perfect invitation for our little ones to dive into the exciting world of pretend cooking! As parents, we know how important it is for kids to engage in imaginative play—it helps cultivate creativity, fine motor skills, and even an early understanding of colors. Watching our kiddos mimic us in the kitchen not only promotes their social skills but sparks their curiosity about the wonderful dishes waiting to be explored. 2+ years
Why we love it:
Creative Cooking Adventures Await! includes a delightful metal pan set that transforms our kitchen into a playful stage for culinary creativity, making cooking fun and educational.

Creative Culinary Adventures Await

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The Melissa & Doug Wooden Pizza Food Truck Activity Center is a delightful way for children ages 3 and up to engage in imaginative play while developing essential skills. With a hands-on set that encourages sorting, matching, counting, and color recognition, this activity center turns playtime into a tasty learning experience. Parents and educators will appreciate how this interactive play food set fosters creativity, social interaction, and practical life skills as kids serve up their own delicious pizzas and ice cream treats. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Creative Culinary Adventures Await features a hands-on wooden pizza food truck, turning dinner prep into a lively playdate that cultivates creativity and practical skills all at once.

Patch Plush: Cuddly Learning Companion

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GUND Disney Official Patch Toothpick Plush is a delightful addition to any child's playtime. This charming plush Toy brings the lovable character from 101 Dalmatians right into our homes, offering not just cuddles but also an imaginative way to enhance storytelling and social skills. With his soft spotted coat and floppy limbs, Patch encourages fine motor skills as little hands practice hugging and carrying their new friend around. 1+ years
Why we love it:
Patch Plush, with his soft spotted coat, is the perfect cuddly companion that sparks creative storytelling and nurtures empathy in our little ones.

Engage Learning with Jolly Helpers Puppets

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Melissa & Doug Jolly Helpers Hand Puppets are the perfect blend of fun and education! With a vibrant set that includes a construction worker, doctor, police officer, and firefighter, these puppets invite children into imaginative role-play while fostering essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination. As parents and educators, we know the magic of storytelling; these puppets encourage communication and self-expression, all while snuggling up for cuddles. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engage Learning with Jolly Helpers Puppets includes a vibrant set of characters that spark storytelling and creative role-play while encouraging essential communication and motor skills.

Engaging Learning Resources Sorting Snacks

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Learning Resources Sorting Snacks Mini Fridge is the perfect playful companion for your little ones to dive into the world of color sorting and counting! We love how it combines fun and learning with 30 vibrant mini snacks and 15 double-sided activity cards that spark creativity and early math skills. As our kids sort, count, and play, they’re also honing their fine motor skills, making this toy a brilliant choice for preschoolers. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Learning Resources Sorting Snacks includes 30 vibrant mini snacks, making counting and sorting a colorful culinary adventure that sparks creativity while helping little hands grow stronger.