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Dramatic Play

Inspire imagination with dramatic play materials for classrooms and home learning. From dress-up to play kitchens and role-play sets, these engaging tools build language, creativity, and social-emotional skills while encouraging collaboration, storytelling, and real-world connections through pretend play.

Dozen Pretend Eggs - 2 Cartons of 6 Eggs
Item: 301015
Status: In Stock
$31.95
18 months & up. Teach your little one the importance of a healthy, balanced diet with this set of realistic eggs. These eggs will encourage creative, imaginative role play and are an excellent addition to any dramatic play kitchen. Their sturdy, wooden construction also ensures that they will withstand all the rigors of play. The eggs come in two cartons that each contain three white eggs and three brown eggs for a total of 12 eggs.
International Foods - Pretend Groceries
Item: 950151
Status: In Stock
$39.95
2 years & up. Introduce your children to international cuisine with this wonderful set. These international foods are a great addition to any dramatic play center. Use this set in a lesson about diversity and inclusion. Teach children about the cultures these foods originate from and where they can be found around the world. Each food block has silk-screened retro illustrations on the hardwood. This set includes salsa, tortilla chips, fettuccini, matzo, stir-fry vegetables, swiss cheese, brown rice, salmon, sprouts, bagels, red beans, and fruits juice. Set of 12.
Community Helper Hat Collection - Set of 8
Item: 90227
Status: In Stock
$108.95
3 - 5 years. Switch careers at the drop of a hat with the Community Helper Hat Collection. Children act out their future careers with 8 soft fabric hats that represent a pilot, police officer, chef, safari guide, race car driver, astronaut, mail carrier, and firefighter. Each hat has unique details inspired by their real-life counterparts. Machine washable.
Sandwich Making Set
Item: 30093
Status: In Stock
$25.95
2 years & up. For dramatic play and pretend play, this sandwich set introduces children to the art of making sandwiches.Mix and match to make favorite sandwiches or create originals! Ingredients for 5 life-sized sandwiches: With both white bread and wheat bread, nutrition information can be shared about the ingredients and health benefits. This set contains 10 bread slices, peanut butter, jelly, lettuce, bologna, ham, turkey, tomato, and cheese. Includes 27 total pieces.
Life-Size Pretend Play Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meal Sets
Item: 46922P
Status: In Stock
$39.95 - $99.95
2 years & up. Serve up delicious pretend meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Perfect for budding chefs, these realistic meal sets include a variety of nutritious foods like eggs, waffles, fried chicken, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, and more. Each set encourages children to role-play meal preparation and dining, fostering creativity, social skills, and fine motor development. Ideal for pretend play kitchens, these sets help children learn about balanced meals and food groups in a fun, hands-on way. Made from durable, child-safe plastic, the pieces are built to withstand hours of play. Perfect for the classroom or home, these meal sets turn every mealtime into a delightful adventure. Purchase sets individually or as a set of 3.
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1-10 Counting Cans with Fruits and Vegetables
Item: 89271
Status: In Stock
$63.95
3 years & up. Includes 55 plastic fruits and vegetables in 10 durable cardboard cans with lids. Great addition to a pretend play kitchen pantry. Cans are labeled with numers, words and pictures to reinforce early math and vocabulary skills, along with plastic fruits and vegetables that match the can's picture and numeric value. Each can measures 4.25" H x 3" in diameter. Lightweight cans stack or store in carton. Includes an Activity Guide with intervention strategies.
Cell Phones - Set of 2
Item: 46175
Status: In Stock
$21.95
3 years & up. This set of phones is sure to get your little ones excited to talk. Each of these durable cell phones includes realistic dial tones, busy signals, and keypad and help children to become more comfortable with using the phone. Add these to your dramatic play area for more realistic fun. Have children pretend they're talking on the phone or playing a game. Cell phones measure 3.5"W x 4.75"H each. Each requires 2 AA batteries, not included.
10" Lots to Love Babies with Different Skin Tones and Poseable Bodies
Item: 80799P
Status: In Stock
$16.95 - $59.95
2 years & up. Pleasantly plump diapered baby dolls have moveable arms, legs, and a head that turns. Each chubby doll is dressed in a washable, reusable diaper. Children can take these washable dolls to the pool or in the bath. Babies are 10" tall. Please note: dolls each have their own unique eye colors and facial expressions and doll received may differ from the doll shown.
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Grocery Store Wooden Play Products - 12 Pieces
Item: 950150
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Encourage dramatic play, creativity, imagination, and block play with these sturdy, brightly colored Grocery Store Play Products. This set is a great addition to any classroom dramatic play center. Encourage children to take turns being the cashier and the customer. Have children identify some of their favorite brands of these products or guess the price of each. This grocery store product set includes pizza, peanut butter, cereal, raisins, orange juice, rice, ketchup, milk, sweet peas, soap, toothpaste, and Band-Aids. These products are hand-painted on a safe, durable hardwood. Set of 12.
Carolina Kitchen Units
Item: 94256P
Status: In Stock
$273.95 - $1,399.95
3 years & up. Create an inspiring learning environment with attractive, strong, child-safe birch plywood classroom furniture. These modern, attractive play kitchen units inspire young chefs to create in a beautiful long-lasting solid birch plywood kitchen. Doors open easily with handles that are molded to be grasped from either side, and swing on pinch-free hinges. Recessed magnetic closure keeps doors closed safely with no need for latches. Other features include turning knobs, sections for storage, and screened-on details. Lifetime warranty. Available individually or in a set of 4. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.
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Wooden Round Mission Table with 2 Chairs
Item: 89352
Status: In Stock
$359.95
3 years & up. Provide a space for fun activities at home or in your classroom with this Natural and Durable Wooden Round Mission Table with 2 Chairs. This set of furniture is beautifully designed with mission style flair. The large table top is ideal for hosting tea parties, dramatic play, game time, read alouds, or art projects. Assembly required. The laminate top measures 21"H x 28" Diameter. Chair seat measures 12.5"H.
Carolina Dress-Up Center
Item: 33166
Status: In Stock
$335.95
3 years & up. Store dress-up clothes for imaginative play. Features 4 double hooks on each side and a safety acrylic mirror on one end. Assembly required, tools included. Measures 36"W x 42"H x 22"D. Bottom compartment measures 33.7"W x 33"H x 12"D. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.
Life-Size Pretend Play International Food Collection
Item: 84713P
Status: In Stock
$30.95 - $154.95
2 years & up. Encourage dramatic play and introduce new foods with this Life-Size Pretend Play International Food Collection - Italy Inspired. Food is a wonderful way to bring people together and introduce new cultures. Help bring diversity to the meal time discussion in your home and in the classroom with this realistic looking pretend play food set. These sets feature a variety of popular foods that are colorfully captivating and life-size for an extra real-life feel. Children will have fun pretending to prepare and serve the meals as they learn about and discuss the culture they came from. All pieces are made from durable, non-toxic vinyl that is easy to clean. Includes foods such as okra, fish, plantains, sushi variety, tamales, chili peppers, salsa, flan, pizza, spaghetti, salad, egg rolls, dumplings, and more!. Available individually or purchase all 5 meal sets together.
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Play-Time Farm Fresh Fruits & Vegetables - 16 Pieces
Item: 300427
Status: In Stock
$65.95
3 years & up. Picked at the peak of ripeness, these realistically sized fruits and vegetables will add lots of vitamin P for play to your child's culinary activities. There are 9 pieces packed in the favorite fruits crate and 7 pieces of harvested seasonal favorites in the vegetables crate. These durable, molded-plastic foods are ideal for kitchen and grocery play. Crates measure 10"L x 9.25"W x 3.5"H each.
Super Smile Dental Clinic Set
Item: 302047
Status: In Stock
$55.95
3 years & up. Get ready for a fun adventure with the Super Smile Dental Clinic Set! This 33-piece set is the ultimate pretend play experience, helping little ones learn about dental care while having fun. The set includes a mouth model that comes to life with fun sounds when wooden food pieces are placed on the tongue - powered by 2 AAA batteries. The set also features a powered toothbrush that vibrates when the cord is pulled and includes interchangeable brush heads for added playtime variety. The accessories include wooden pliers, stickers, Visaline, braces, and more to give kids everything they need to be a dental pro. For easy storage, everything fits neatly into the included carrying bag, so the dental fun can go wherever they do. Perfect for teaching about dental hygiene, this set promotes imaginative play, fine motor skills, and health awareness in a creative and engaging way.
Tableware Set - 12 Pieces
Item: 34032
Status: In Stock
$51.95
2 years & up. Children will enjoy pretending setting the table and serving delicious meals with this 12 piece set. It is a perfect accessory set for a child's play kitchen. It includes: 2 plates, 2 bowls, 2 knives, 2 spoons, 2 forks and 2 cups.
Wooden Dress-Up Magnetic Puzzle - Boy and Girl Models - 66 Pieces
Item: 300967
Status: In Stock
$35.95
3 years & up. Unlock your child's creativity with the Wooden Dress-Up Magnetic Puzzle! This set comes with 66 pieces of magnetic clothing and accessories that little designers can mix and match to create an unlimited number of stylish outfits for the boy and girl models. The clothing includes outfits for all four seasons, so children can prepare the models for any type of weather. As they try their hand at being fashionistas, children will also develop creative and fine motor skills.
Breakfast Tableware Set - 24 Pieces
Item: 302555
Status: In Stock
$49.95
18 months & up. Set the table and prepre for some pretend play fun with this complete breakfast tableware set for play kitchens. Featuring realistic, child-sized dishes and utensils, this set invites children to explore familiar mealtime routines while engaging in imaginative, social play. Perfect for classroom dramatic play areas and play kitchens, children can practice serving, sharing, and role-playing everyday experiences. The pieces are durable and easy to clean while the modern neutral color palette complements any learning environment. This set supports the development of fine motor skills, language, and social-emotional connections through hands-on play. Includes 4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 mugs, 4 spoons, 4 forks, and 4 knives.
Carolina Market
Item: 31217
Status: In Stock
$449.95
3 years & up. Explore new possibilities with our high-quality range of birch plywood dramatic play furniture. This handsome market stand features a colorful awning, and multiple levels of space for storing and displaying toy food. Three angled compartments under a sales counter plus a spacious open shelf below allows children lots of options for displaying market goods. Includes a dry erase panel for writing out daily specials and pricing! Flip the unit around for use as a puppet theater. This versatile play stand is ideal for encouraging creative play in the classroom. Minor assembly required. Measures 28"W x 49"H x 15"D. The bottom shelving compartment measures 27.1"W x 8"H x 12.8"D. Baskets and accessories sold separately. Awning is spot wash only. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.
Home on the Range Camping Set
Item: 301740
Status: In Stock
$98.95
3 years and up. Go camping without leaving the classroom! This Home on the Range Camping Set takes children to a place in the great outdoors where they can build a fire, roast hot dogs, or even chop wood. The set also comes with a cooking pot where children can prepare delicious fish and corn on the cob. The play experiences that this set provides will help children develop a deep appreciation for nature.
Wooden Doll High Chair
Item: 32148
Status: In Stock
$128.95
2 years & up. This wooden doll high chair combines modern aesthetics with functional play. Featuring a spacious seat and convenient footrest, it provides the perfect setting for little ones to care for their dolls. As children engage in pretend play, they develop essential skills such as empathy, nurturing, and responsibility. These interactive experiences encourage imaginative play scenarios, allowing kids to explore caregiving roles. The high chair's plastic-capped feet ensure stability while adding a polished finish. Measures 12.5"W x 24"H x 13.5"D. Fully assembled. Doll sold separately.
Wooden Family Playset
Item: 302290
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. Bring play to life with a set of wooden play people and pets. Complete with figurines to represent a family of 4 and their pet dog, the Wooden Family Playset is the perfect addition to dollhouses and pretend play zones. Rounded edges and a natural wooden color provide a beautiful, subtle way for children to engage in play. Set includes two adult-sized figures, two child-sized figures and one dog.
Coffee Maker
Item: 300593
Status: In Stock
$39.95
18 months & up. Bring all the fun of a coffee shop to playtime with this wooden Coffee Maker. Children will use their imaginations, strengthen communication skills, and engage in creative dramatic play while interacting with this realistic toy. Smooth edges, quality materials, and subtle details make this the perfect addition to any dramatic play setup.
Campout Campfire and S'Mores Soft Toy Camp Set
Item: 35078
Status: In Stock
$77.95
2 years & up. Bring the outside camping adventure inside and let children experience the joy of a traditional camp experience! Huddle around a pretend rock pit and roast marshmallows, make s'mores, tell stories, and more. Includes rock pit, 3 flames, 5 logs, 2 sticks, 2 marshmallows, 4 pretend cookie graham crackers, and 2 pretend chocolates. Made from canvas and polyester. Measures 19.5" in diameter.