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Creative Play

Creative Play

Creative Play, Puppets, Play Food, Blocks... for the Classroom

Creative Play,  Puppets, Play Food, Blocks... for the ClassroomPlay can be both fun and educational, and the objects in this category are designed to inform as well as entertain learners. Many items found here also lend themselves to developing motor skills. Combine classroom concepts with play time using costumes and props, toy everyday objects, magnetic kits, building blocks and other items that inspire and accommodate creative play.

Everyday Objects: Play Food, Animals, Vehicles, Cash Registers and More

Creative play can be brought into classrooms with toy everyday objects. Many of these objects develop motor skills and engage students with relevant topics. Play food and dishes can inspire discussion about nutrition and food groups, plastic animals can be organized by the regions they are found in, cash registers can accommodate estimation and other math activities, and so on.

Costumes and Props: Career Sets, Role Playing Items, and Puppets

Careers and citizenship are just a few of the topics that can be addressed using costumes and props. Encouraging role playing and theatre in the classroom can help students express themselves creatively while they think critically about human interactions.

The items available to inspire learning with creative play are nearly as unlimited as children’s imaginations. You’ll find building blocks, dolls, magnets and other toys in addition to the items mentioned above.

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    Pretend & Play® Magnetic Healthy Foods Set Pretend & Play® Magnetic Healthy Foods Set

    Pretend & Play® Magnetic Healthy Foods Set

    Learning Resources

    Now: $32.19
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    Introduce children to the concept of the 5 food groups and healthy meal planning with this set of magnetic, illustrated foods. Includes: 33 Magnetic pieces, 1 Write & wipe magnetic placemat, 1 Menu pad, Activity guide. Placemat measures 16.5"L x 12"H...
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    Pretend & Play® Dish Set, 24 Pieces Pretend & Play® Dish Set, 24 Pieces

    Pretend & Play® Dish Set, 24 Pieces

    Learning Resources

    Now: $20.23
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    Perfect for tea parties or pretend meals, this colorful set includes four place settings with plates, cups, saucers, knives, spoons and forks. Set is made of durable plastic. Plates measure 5.25" diameter. Ages 3 to 6Key Features:Great for role...
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    1" Wooden Color Cube, Set of 102

    1" Wooden Color Cube, Set of 102

    Learning Resources

    Now: $22.99
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    These durable 1" hardwood cubes come in six colors and are perfect for beginning counting, patterning, color recognition and building. Also use cubes for teaching basic geometric concepts . Use the set for whole-group activities, and with small groups or...
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    Wooden Brew & Serve Coffee Set Wooden Brew & Serve Coffee Set

    Wooden Brew & Serve Coffee Set

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    Pretend-play tea parties can now include coffee with this realistic wooden Brew & Serve Coffee Set for two! Lift the lid and pop in one of three coffee pods (regular, hazelnut, or mocha) and turn the knob to choose the serving size! Too hot for coffee?...
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    Wooden Make-a-Cake Mixer Set Wooden Make-a-Cake Mixer Set

    Wooden Make-a-Cake Mixer Set

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    Now: $30.35
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    Mix up some delicious pretend-play fun with this realistic wooden mixer. Turn dials to "adjust speed" and use the crank to turn the bowl that fits the mixer. Wooden ingredients include two pats of butter and a two-part egg, both of which have self stick...
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    Top & Bake Pizza Counter - Wooden Play Food Top & Bake Pizza Counter - Wooden Play Food

    Top & Bake Pizza Counter - Wooden Play Food

    Melissa & Doug

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    Mama mia, it's pizza time! Create fresh-baked pizza, made to order, with this deliciously unique 34-piece pizza making set. Start with felt sauce and cheese on the wooden crust, choose from wooden toppings (pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, and peppers),...
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    Magnetic Car Loader Magnetic Car Loader

    Magnetic Car Loader

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    This big red rig has a magnetic arm that can reach every car on its trailer! It's one terrific wooden vehicle set with so much to offer: Link up the trailer to the car carrier to take the four magnet-topped cars for a drive, then unload each one at its...
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    Fill & Fold Taco & Tortilla Set Fill & Fold Taco & Tortilla Set

    Fill & Fold Taco & Tortilla Set

    Melissa & Doug

    Now: $36.79
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    Create pretend play tacos, burritos, fajitas, and more! Choose play food ingredients, pretend to grill sliceable wooden ingredients on the skillet, fill a felt tortilla or a durable hard taco shell, and serve with a choice of play toppings! The 43-piece...
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    Let's Play House! Condiment Set

    Let's Play House! Condiment Set

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    Now: $21.15
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    A must-have for the well-appointed play kitchen, these condiments sound and look like the real thing! Packaged in a handy metal caddy to keep everything organized, the six-piece set includes ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Best of all: The...
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    Let's Play House! Stir & Serve Cooking Utensils Let's Play House! Stir & Serve Cooking Utensils

    Let's Play House! Stir & Serve Cooking Utensils

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    Now: $15.63
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    This 7-piece set brings a professional touch to play kitchens! Six sturdy utensils, made of stainless steel and wood, are generously sized to offer a pleasingly realistic effect for little chefs. And all of the tools-including whisk, ladle, slotted...
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    Bread & Butter Toast Set

    Bread & Butter Toast Set

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    Now: $17.47
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    It's time for toast! Lightly toasted or well done, one pat of butter or two--young chefs in training can prepare one or two pieces of playtime toast to order with this wooden Bread & Butter Toaster Set. Place the wooden slices of bread in the slotted...
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    Fresh Mart Grocery Store Fresh Mart Grocery Store

    Fresh Mart Grocery Store

    Melissa & Doug

    Now: $271.39
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    Shopping and playful purchasing is exciting at the sturdy wooden Fresh Mart Grocery Store! The free-standing play space with smooth, curved corners and edges lets customers three and older browse the shelves and pay for purchases on one side, and allows...
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    Slice & Toss Salad Set Slice & Toss Salad Set

    Slice & Toss Salad Set

    Melissa & Doug

    Now: $36.79
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    Make sensational pretend play salads fresh to order! The all-inclusive 52-piece set includes felt salad greens (kale, lettuce, and spinach) in hinged containers, and slice-able wooden vegetables (carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, and green...
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    Kitchen Accessory Set Kitchen Accessory Set

    Kitchen Accessory Set

    Melissa & Doug

    Now: $34.95
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    Play time will heat up with this perfect companion set to play kitchens! The 20-piece set includes a pot with lid, frying pan, cookie sheet, spatula, serving spoon, two plates, two cups, two forks, two knives, two spoons, and a timer, all made of durable...
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    Thirst Quencher Dispenser Thirst Quencher Dispenser

    Thirst Quencher Dispenser

    Melissa & Doug

    Now: $36.79
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    Quench a thirst for pretend play with this wooden ice and drink dispenser! Kids can order four different kinds of "juices" (orange, apple, fruit punch, or grape) on a reusable menu card. Load the durable plastic ice cubes and drink insert into the...
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    Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter

    Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter

    Melissa & Doug

    Now: $59.79
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    Scoop up some cool treats with this all-inclusive, 28-piece pretend play ice cream counter! The sturdy wooden tabletop counter holds eight wooden scoops of different-flavored ice cream, six assorted toppings, two cones, a plastic cup, an ice cream...
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    Wooden Grill & Serve BBQ Set Wooden Grill & Serve BBQ Set

    Wooden Grill & Serve BBQ Set

    Melissa & Doug

    Now: $25.75
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    Fire up the imagination while firing up this pretend play BBQ with all the "fixins" for a fantastic feast! The 20-piece wooden food set includes grilling favorites like hotdog, hamburger, chicken, steak, ribs, veggie burger, and corn, plus tasty toppings...
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    Match & Build Soft Blocks, 14 Pieces Match & Build Soft Blocks, 14 Pieces

    Match & Build Soft Blocks, 14 Pieces

    Melissa & Doug

    Now: $30.35
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    Build them up and knock them down--14 soft blocks combine in endless creative combinations . . . and topple with a gentle bounce that makes them safest for little ones. Match & Build Blocks can build much more than towers, too: This colorful soft-block...
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    Jolly Helpers Hand Puppets, Set of 4 Jolly Helpers Hand Puppets

    Jolly Helpers Hand Puppets, Set of 4

    Melissa & Doug

    Now: $22.99
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    This four-piece hand-puppet set makes it easy for children and caregivers to role-play together! Four simple glove puppets in a coordinated theme can act out a scene together, or be used separately for simple puppet play. Either way, they are great for...
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    Playful Pets Hand Puppets, Set of 4 Playful Pets Hand Puppets

    Playful Pets Hand Puppets, Set of 4

    Melissa & Doug

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    This four-piece hand-puppet set makes it easy for kids and adults to role-play together! Four simple glove puppets in a coordinated theme can act out a scene together, or be used separately for simple puppet play. Either way, they are great for...
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