{"product_id":"plantoys-wooden-assorted-vegetable-set-montessori-pretend-play-food-for-toddlers","title":"PlanToys Wooden Assorted Vegetable Set – Montessori Pretend Play Food for Toddlers","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanToys Wooden Assorted Vegetable Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage curious minds and busy hands with this five-piece wooden vegetable set designed for pretend cooking and everyday roleplay. Each piece captures the look and feel of real produce, crafted from smooth rubberwood with kid-friendly finishes that invite tactile exploration. The pieces work together with a wooden knife and tray for imaginative kitchen scenes, helping little chefs recreate meal prep with safe, open-ended play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive realistic vegetables: tomato, mushroom, shallot, bell pepper, and cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA wooden knife and a sturdy tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePieces that can be ‘cut’ into sections and rejoined for realistic play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen-ended play and skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, and grip strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEncourages sequencing, planning, and independent exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFosters practical life skills and social imagination through shared pretend play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials and safety sit at the heart of this design. The set is made from sustainably harvested rubberwood and finished with non-toxic, water-based dyes. Smooth edges and solid craftsmanship make it durable for years of use in homes or classrooms, while being gentle to little hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMontessori-inspired play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-ended, self-directed activities lend themselves to kitchen roleplay, classroom centers, or grocery-store scenarios. Children can imitate care routines, learn about different vegetables, and gradually build focus, independence, and cooperative play—all without screens or prompts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-life play ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet up a pretend kitchen scene and practice 'cutting' and arranging the vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the pieces for grouping and sorting by color or size\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrate with storytelling: create quick recipes or garden-to-table narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the kit invites possibilities, outcomes vary by child. It’s designed to grow with curiosity, not to guarantee specific results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What ages is PlanToys Wooden Assorted Vegetable Set suitable for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Best for ages 2 and up; ideal for toddlers and preschoolers who enjoy hands-on pretend play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What skills can children develop with this set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Improves fine motor control, sequencing, hand-eye coordination, and practical life skills through cutting, arranging, and imaginative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"PlanToys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56935778451838,"sku":"B007369J9C","price":51.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1317\/4398\/files\/plan-toys-wooden-assorted-vegetables-tray-knife.jpg?v=1771300314","url":"https:\/\/playvia.co.uk\/products\/plantoys-wooden-assorted-vegetable-set-montessori-pretend-play-food-for-toddlers","provider":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}