Creative Play
Creative Play, Puppets, Play Food, Blocks... for the Classroom
Play 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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Race Track Building Blocks, 30-Piece Set
Picassotiles®
$32.99Promotes problem solving skills, hand-eye coordination, and trains fine motor skills. The construction race car stacking block kit features quick connect magnetized edges to easily put the pieces together to engineer the architectural structure and...$32.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$32.99Subtotal: -
Little Looking Shape Mirrors - Set of 4
Learn Well
$39.95Beautifully crafted wooden mirrors that are perfect for small hands to explore reflections. Each mirror is a different shape: square, circle, triangle and hexagon. Set of 4. For ages 10 months upwards. Made from sustainably-sourced wood. Size: 4"...$39.95Qty in Cart: 0Price:$39.95Subtotal: -
Little Looking Mirrors - Set of 6
Learn Well
$49.95Beautifully crafted beechwood mirrors that are perfect for small hands and faces to explore their feelings and facial expressions. Babies will enjoy crawling over to them place on the floor, and the challenge of picking them up. Set of 6 round mirrors...$49.95 -
Shape Drive Arounds
Learn Well
$89.95Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best, and these chunky Shape Drive Arounds provide the perfect way to introduce math language into everyday play! These four shapes are beautifully hand-made from wood. Perfect for all small world play environments,...$89.95 -
Magnetic Bake & Play Cupcakes
Popular Playthings
$29.99Whip up endless pretend-play fun with the Magnetic Bake & Play Cupcake Set! This delightful playset lets kids mix and match magnetic cakes, cups, and six colorful frostings to create irresistible sweet treats. As soon as they start decorating, their...$29.99 -
Magnetic Scoop & Play Ice Cream
Popular Playthings
$29.99Indulge in hours of sweet, mess-free fun with the Magnetic Scoop and Play Ice Cream Set! Watch as kids take charge of their own ice cream shop, scooping up delicious pretend treats without the sticky fingers. This interactive set features a magnetic...$29.99 -
Building Blocks BIG Activity Set - Food
Plus-plus®
$19.99The Plus-Plus BIG Food Activity Set is a feast of creativity designed for little hands with big imaginations! This engaging set introduces kids to the joy of building their favorite food-inspired creations, from stacking burgers and crafting sushi rolls...$19.99 -
Building Blocks BIG Activity Set - Farm
Plus-plus®
$19.99Bring the farm to life with the Plus-Plus BIG Farm Activity Set! Designed for small hands, this activity set allows kids to engage in a variety of farm-themed activities and 3D builds. From stacking animals in the barnyard to planting a vibrant vegetable...$19.99 -
ECO Minimobil, 3.5", Set of 4
Miniland
$24.98Miniland's classic Minimobils, now manufactured in eco-friendly materials to reduce their environmental impact. These fun didactic toys stimulate learning about the physical and social environment and can serve as support in the first steps towards Road...$24.98 -
Peeka Developmental Mirror
Mobi
$24.99When we started developing Peeka, we knew we wanted to make it as dynamic and multidimensional as possible - a toy that keeps a baby's attention and is packed with developmental attributes. We teamed up with doctors and therapists to get Peeka just...$24.99 -
Lookee Sensory Bath Mirror
Mobi
$19.99LOOKEE Bath Mirror makes tub time a splashing good time! This bright, sensory mirror is perfect for little ones to explore while they soak in the suds. LOOKEE encourages curiosity, giggles, and interactive play, turning bath time into a fun-filled...$19.99 -
Smoothie Maker Blender Play Set
Melissa & Doug
$37.99Whip up delicious playtime smoothies with this pretend play blender! Use the wooden knife to slice wooden fruits and vegetables, choose other healthful ingredients, like kale or protein powder, and pop them in the blender. Add a dash of pretend milk,...$37.99 -
Ms. Rachel Blocks + Activity Cards
Melissa & Doug
$29.99Stack, roll, match, and learn with Melissa & Doug® Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Learning Blocks! Inspired by Ms. Rachel's popular baby and toddler videos, this blocks and activity cards set is made with love to support learning for littles, and is packed...$29.99 -
Salad Spinner Play Set
Melissa & Doug
$24.99Put a new "spin" on a healthy way to play! This kid-sized play salad spinner with a wooden top and big button to press works just like the real thing. Put the spinner basket in the bowl, peel eight fabric lettuce leaves off a soft plush core, press and...$24.99 -
Wooden Chocolate Factory Play Set
Melissa & Doug
$64.99Sweeten up playtime by ordering, assembling, displaying, and gifting deliciously fun pretend play candy treats. The Melissa & Doug Wooden Chocolate Factory Play Set lets kids create imaginative filled play chocolate candies with durable plastic tops and...$64.99 -
Sort, Stock, Select Wooden Vending Machine Play Set
Melissa & Doug
$79.99Satisfy hungry imaginations with the push of a button! Open up the back of the unique wooden vending machine and stock it with nine double-sided play food packages, including snack bars, drinks, and pouches. On the front, select an item, insert a...$79.99Qty in Cart: 0Price:$79.99Subtotal: -
Let's Explore Fishing Play Set
Melissa & Doug
$37.99Explore the outdoor experience of fishing with the 21-piece Melissa & Doug Let's Explore™ Fishing Play Set! Grab the two wooden fishing rods, bait the hooks with pretend worms, then hook and scoop up the six wooden fish! A reversible play mat lets...$37.99 -
Lifecycle Wooden Blocks - Set of 5
The Freckled Frog
$19.99Our lifecycle blocks are thoughtfully designed to represent animals and insects that the children may be familiar with. These blocks wonderfully illustrate the lifecycle of a moth, butterfly, chicken and frog. Children can see how the animal develops...$19.99 -
Trees of All Seasons Wooden Blocks - Set of 10 - Ages 2+
The Freckled Frog
$74.99This set of 10 lightweight, New Zealand Pine blocks contain illustrations of different trees printed on both sides. Cut to shape, they depict trees in all seasons and are printed and lacquered on both sides. Opposing sides on each block show the same...$74.99 -
New Sprouts® Prep 'n' Store Play Kitchen Island
Learning Resources
$64.99Add versatile storage to your play food kitchen! Kids can prepare and store their imaginative play food feasts with the Prep 'n' Store Kitchen Island from Learning Resources. This 3-level kitchen island cart starts with "butcher block" style counter...$64.99