Play Food - 4 Crates of Food
What makes this product special
Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
What makes this product special
Play food is fantastic for pretend play, which inspires your child to act out real-life scenarios such as shopping, cooking, or being in a café. Talk about where food comes from, when we typically eat it, and where it goes after we swallow it. This helps expand your child’s knowledge and vocabulary.
Role playing allows children act out everyday situations, which expands their understanding of the world they live in. You can also use the play food to play grocery store and practise writing little signs, coming up with prices and special offers, and practising polite phrases. Your child can practise taking payments and giving back change, which improves their math skills.
The activity is great for your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:
- Encourages your child to let their imagination soar.
- Excellent for role play, where children practise finding their own place in the game and taking turns to lead. This develops your child's ability to cooperate and show empathy.
- Strengthens social skills, which, according to early years educators, are more important for children to practise than learning letters and numbers.
| Item number | 46-10271 |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. |
| Senses | The tactile sense, Vision |
| Function | Imagination, Fine motor skills, Role play, Social skills, Language and language comprehension |
| Material | Wood |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
Do you know Melissa & Doug?
Melissa & Doug design toys that capture children's attention, spark their curiosity, and help their brains and bodies learn. Therefore, we at ToyAcademy have a great relationship with the American company's talented toy makers.Every year, the Melissa & Doug collection bubbles with new ideas, and our selection is a smorgasbord of gift ideas for educational play. The toys are versatile and durable, and the majority of the items can be used in many different ways. This means the toys are extra sustainable, as they encourage versatile ways of playing that do not require additional consumption of the earth's energy and resources.
See all our products from Melissa & Doug here.
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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