Whether it be taking care of baby or cooking in the kitchen, both Kaelyn and Kaden enjoy imitating mommy and daddy through pretend play. I love nothing more than sitting back and watching them as they engage in such fun creative and imaginative play. I'm always on the lookout for toys that encourage their love for pretend play, especially this time of year when there are many great gift ideas. And, when it comes to fun and educational toys, Learning Resources is one of the first places that comes to mind.
The leading manufacturer of innovative, hands-on educational materials for classrooms and learning toys for the home, Learning Resources has been a trusted source for educators and parents for more than 25 years! With a diverse product line of over 1300 products focusing on everything from mathematics, science, early childhood, reading, etc...it's no wonder Learning Resources is a name known around the world.
Learning Resources is a brand I became familiar with when I taught preschool. I appreciate their dedication to developing quality educational products. They create hands-on activities that build a foundation of skills through imagination and fun. That is exactly the type of toys I look for when shopping for my kids, which is why I was excited to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review the Pretend & Play® Pro Chef Set from Learning Resources!
- Includes deluxe stock pot, saucepan, 2 lids, skillet, spatula, wooden spoon, oven mitt, play food (chicken leg, carrot, corncob and fried egg) and write & wipe Activity Guide
- Pieces encourage imaginative play and build fine motor skills
- Suitablef or grades PreK+
Pulling everything out of the box, I was happy to see how much was included in this set. It includes a large deluxe stock pot with lid, saucepan with lid, skillet, spatula, 2 cooking spoons, oven mitt and play food pieces—chicken leg, carrot, corncob and fried egg!
Including everything from pots and pans to food, utensils, etc...this is really a great set for little ones who are just getting started with pretend play. It makes a wonderful starter set and includes everything they need to get engaged in imaginative play.
I love that everything is so realistic looking too! The kids enjoy using tools and toys that remind them of the types of things we use in the kitchen when making meals which is why this set has been such a big hit with both of them. I love sitting back and listening to them as they engage in play together...making meals and inviting daddy and I to eat with them. The fact that there are so many pieces, not only helps encourage imaginative play, but also the use of their fine motor skills.
There's even a write & wipe user guide offering fun food activities that we've done together as well. What a great addition to an already fun cooking set!
Overall we've been really happy this set and the fun it has provided both Kaelyn and Kaden. The quality is fantastic and I love that it has only increased their love for pretend play even more! The set would be a great gift idea for any young child on your Christmas list this year.
Buy It: The Pretend & Play Pro Chef Set is available for purchase at LearningResources.com for $24.99.
Win It: One very lucky reader is going to win a Pretend & Play Pro Chef Set like the one we received.
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