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Dramatic Play Materials

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.

OutdoorED™ Mud Kitchen
Item: 302810
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$2,399.95
3 years & up. This mud kitchen ships ready to assemble. The 21.5"H play surface offers plenty of room for imaginative creations, complete with a recessed stainless steel sink that lifts out for cleaning or material changes. A top shelf with cut-outs keeps utensils or garden tools within reach, while the lower shelf provides ample storage for pots, pans, trays, and more (accessories not included). Built from 3/4" textured woodgrain maple and polar white HDPE panels, it features crisp lines, modern accents, and coordinates seamlessly with all OutdoorED™ Collection pieces. Rust-resistant stainless steel hardware and UV-stabilized HDPE resist fading, stains, mold, and mildew, and won't chip, splinter, swell, or absorb moisture. Easy to clean with non-abrasive household cleaners, and made with recyclable HDPE that supports a more circular economy. Made in the USA and backed by a 15-year warranty. Measures 36"W x 30"H x 18"D.
OutdoorED™ Market Stand
Item: 302818
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$2,699.95
3 years & up. Spark endless adventures with this versatile outdoor stand. Whether it's a farmer's market, puppet theater, grocery checkout, or ice cream shop, children can transform it into whatever their play inspires. The sloped awning diverts drizzle from the play surface, while the front panel can display specials or announcements-wiping clean with mild soap and water. Built from 3/4" textured woodgrain maple and polar white HDPE panels, it features crisp lines, modern accents, and coordinates seamlessly with all OutdoorED™ Collection pieces. Rust-resistant stainless steel hardware and UV-stabilized HDPE resist fading, stains, mold, and mildew, and won't chip, splinter, swell, or absorb moisture, bacteria, or odors. Easy to clean with non-abrasive household cleaners, and made with recyclable HDPE that supports a more circular economy. Made in the USA and backed by a 15-year warranty. Measures 36"W x 48"H x 18"D.
New Sprouts® Toddler Pretend Play Starter Set - 115 Pieces
Item: 32348
Status: In Stock
$245.95
2 years & up. This complete classroom set of dramatic play items includes everything children need for a variety of pretend play experiences. Snacks and meals can be gathered and prepared with baskets, lots of pretend food, pots, slotted spoons, and colanders. The multiple plates, bowls, cups, and utensils offer many serving options. Children are also encouraged to clean up with a full line of household cleaning items such as a handheld vacuum and a hand broom with dust pan. Young learners can continue their pretend play with a tool box containing a variety of fix-it tools. This set is completed with a doctor's bag stocked with all the basic tools a doctor needs to perform a well check on patients. 115 pieces.
Carolina 3-in-1 Dramatic Play Center
Item: 300384
Status: In Stock
$824.95
3 years & up. Enhance your dramatic play area with beautiful, sturdy furniture that invites movement and interaction from all angles. The wooden Carolina 3-in-1 Dramatic Play Center combines pretend kitchen play, dress up play, and a market stand all in one comprehensive storage and activity center. The front features a compact play kitchen, complete with a sink, small fridge, range, microwave and storage for pretend food and cooking utensils. On one side, a patterned fabric awning, a reversible chalkboard/write-on wipe-off board and a play surface invite children to engage in storytelling. The back features a bench seat with cubby storage as well as pronged hooks for hanging costumes, scarves, and accessories, while the other side features a full length mirror. Made from durable, easy-to-clean birch plywood. Measures 44.4"W x 42"H x 25"D.
Market Cart
Item: 300591
Status: In Stock
$344.95
$299.95
3 years & up. Enhance dramatic play possibilities with an authentically-inspired wooden Market Cart. Complete with real, rotating wheels, this cart is the perfect addition to the dramatic play area of the classroom. An included tiered display area and wide flat shelves on multiple levels provide plenty of room for pretend food, or pretend play accessories.
Multi-Level Classroom Dollhouse
Item: 37893
Status: In Stock
$499.95
3 years and up. Encourage children to engage in pretend play with this large-scale, Multi-Level Classroom Dollhouse. Constructed from a solid, easy-to-clean combination of birch plywood and birch solids, this beautiful addition to the dramatic play area inspires children to tell stories and use their imaginations. Window and door cutouts, stair details and an elevator allow children to play across each level. Combine with the Multi-Level Classroom Dollhouse Furniture Set (sold separately). Dollhouse measures 36.4"W x 46.1"H x 14.8"D.
Let's Play Mailman Set
Item: 61313
Status: Ships From Manufacturer
$347.95
2 - 8 years. Our Mailman set includes a realistic, weatherproof mailbox with a front chute and a rear opening for removing the mail. Our mail bag set includes 22 plastic preprinted 4" x 6" postcards with easy to write on surface. Nylon mail bag has a hook and loop should strap. Mailbox is 32"H x 13.75"W.
Modern Home Dollhouse
Item: 37890
Status: In Stock
$299.95
3 years and up. Playful and open, the large-scale Modern Home Dollhouse is constructed from a durable combination of solid wood and plywood with colorful acrylic accents that illuminate play in a unique way. Softened natural colors, window, door and stair details and the open design encourage dramatic play across all three levels. Combine with the Modern Home Dollhouse Furniture Set (sold separately, item 37891). Dollhouse measures 24.8"W x 30"H x 12.4"D. Assembly required.
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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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.
Premium Solid Maple Dress-Up Center with 4 Baskets
Item: 1656
Status: In Stock
$669.95
3 years & up. Give your classroom a perfect dramatic play centerpiece with the Premium Solid Maple Dress-Up Center. The center's side mirror enables children to see how they look before they enter imaginary worlds, and its hooks provide a place to store their collection of outfits and costumes. The center also includes 4 woven baskets for additional storage of smaller items. Top compartment measures 11"W x 6.6"H x 10.2"D. All other cubbies measure 11"W x 7.6"H x 12"D. Clean with a mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc. Measures 42"W x 42"H x 16"D. Contents not included.
Acrylic Mirror
Item: 2699
Status: In Stock
$218.95
Birth & up. Support self-awareness, dramatic play, and everyday learning with this acrylic mirror. Crafted with a durable hardwood frame and shatter-resistant acrylic surface, this mirror offers an alternative to traditional glass. Designed for flexibility, the mirror includes removable legs for floor use or can be mounted on a wall to fit your classroom layout. Feet can bee attached for both vertical or horizontal use, allowing the mirror to adapt to different learning spaces and age groups. An added write-on, wipe-off surface on the back provides even more functionality. Whether used in a dress-up area, dramatic play center, or classroom, it helps foster independence, curiosity, and social-emotional development through everyday interaction. Measure 14"W x 48"H.
Premium Solid Maple Toddler Kitchen Units
Item: 1713P
Status: In Stock
$234.95 - $884.95
12 months & up. Give toddlers an authentic kitchen experience with the Premium Solid Maple Toddler Kitchen Units. These units put everything toddlers need to cook a great meal at their disposal. Toddlers can get food out of the refrigerator, cook it on the range, and wash their dishes in the sink when they're done. Clean with a mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc. Available separately or in a set of 3.
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Premium Solid Maple Kitchen Units
Item: 1697P
Status: In Stock
$289.95 - $1,470.95
3 years & up. The rich, buttery tones of this North American Premium Solid Maple play kitchen invite children into a world of dramatic play. These modern, attractive play kitchen units inspire young chefs to create in a beautiful long-lasting solid maple 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. Limited 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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Premium Solid Maple End Table
Item: 1706
Status: In Stock
$225.95
3 years & up. The Premium Solid Maple End Table adds a comforting social dimension to the classroom. Deliberately designed to mimic a living room furniture fixture, this end table will give children a place to put items such as cups or toys while they relax with their friends and will help the classroom feel more like home. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach,etc. Measures 16"W x 18"H x 16"D.
Carolina Couch and Chair
Item: 92102P
Status: In Stock
$329.95 - $746.95
3 years & up. This beautifully designed couch and chair set is constructed from Carolina Birch and features a 2" foam back and seat cushion upholstered with an easy-to-clean polyurethane fabric. Couch measures 36"W x 20"H x 18"D and chair measures 16"W x 20"H x 18"D. Seat height 10"H. Available separately or as a set. Clean with mild soap and water, Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.
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Sense of Place for Wee Ones - Stove and Cupboard
Item: 37405
Status: In Stock
$599.95
1 - 3 years. Constructed from a durable combination of FSC-sourced materials, the Stove and Cupboard merges each hallmark of this furniture collection into the perfect dramatic play space for infants and toddlers. Ramps, holes, cutouts for pass-through and multiple levels promote children's movement and make this interactive unit a special place for exploration and socialization. Designed to be used back-to-back with the Sink and Fridge Kitchen. Kitchen units in this collection can be stationed away from the wall, creating accessibility from all four sides. This encourages children to exuberantly navigate around the unit, increases play in classroom space. Unit features plenty of additional storage for pretend play accessories. Measures 36"W x 32"H x 16"D. Furniture connection tools and instructions with sample configurations are included. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.
Sense of Place Refrigerator
Item: 31703
Status: In Stock
$449.95
3 years & up. White-laminated plywood doors and solid birch handles lend this refrigerator a clean, modern look similar to what students might find in the home. Designed with authentic play and versatility in mind, three poly-carbonate plastic storage shelves provide ample interior storage while the acrylic water and ice display window adds a fun dramatic play element to this piece. The standard classroom storage basket fits in the refrigerator's bottom cubby for additional storage. Measures 21"W x 37"H x 16"D. Ships Fully Assembled. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Due to the nature of the wood used, variations in color and grain are to be expected. Naturally occurring variations in wood like color, grain, pinholes, and knots are not considered defects. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.
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.
Carolina Wooden All-in-One Kitchen
Item: 92069
Status: In Stock
$1,099.95
3 years & up. Create an inspiring learning environment with attractive, strong, child-safe birch plywood classroom furniture. This modern, attractive All-in-One play kitchen features a consolidated dramatic play station. A combination stove and oven has four inset plastic burners that correspond with four turning plastic knobs, plus an additional knob for oven temperature. The oven features a see-through acrylic panel and a wooden oven rack inside. The sink is designed with a removable plastic tub sink inset in the top, plus a realistic faucet and colorful turning knobs. A single door refrigerator has an inset screen to show ice or water options. This unit also features an overhead microwave with two turning knobs to adjust time and power and cupboard space both above and below the sink. Overmolded plastic handles allow children to open doors and turn knobs with ease. Lifetime warranty. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc. Fully Assembled.
Premium Solid Maple All-in-One Kitchen
Item: 1702
Status: In Stock
$1,439.95
3 years & up. The Premium Solid Maple All-in-One Kitchen Unit provides young children with a rich, multilayered dramatic play experience by putting the main parts of a kitchen right at their fingertips. Children can prepare a delicious meal from start to finish and then clean up afterwards, all while developing important creative thinking skills. Clean with a mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc. Measures 48"W x 38"H x 15"D. The refrigerator's top cubby measures 11.5"W x 9"H x 13.9"D. The refrigerator's middle cubby measures 11.5"W x 14"H x 11.8"D. The refrigerator's bottom cubby measures 11.5"W x 8"H x 13.9"D. Underneath the stove cubbies measure 13.6"W x 6.9"H x 13.1"D. Underneath the sink, the top cubby measures 17.6"W x 6.7"H x 13.9"D. Underneath the sink, the bottom cubbies measure 8.5"W x 8"H x 13.9"D.
Sense of Place Range and Sink
Item: 31698
Status: In Stock
$625.95
3 years & up. Influenced by Scandinavian kitchen design, this set features a butcher-block inspired countertop made of birch plywood, electroplated chrome goose-neck faucet, and farmhouse-inspired sink made of white ABS plastic. The metal oven-rack and faucet reinforce the collection's mission of using authentically-inspired and sensory-based materials to provide an engaging experience. The sink and plastic burners can be removed for easy cleaning, while the plastic oven knobs, oven door handle, and acrylic oven window bring the smallest, authentic details from home to the classroom, encouraging dramatic play. Measures 40"W x 28"H x 16"D. Top cubby(under stove)measures 19"W x 4.5"H x 12.8"D. Bottom cubby(under stove)measures 19"W x 6.7"H x 12.8"D. Bottom cubby(under sink)measures 19"W x 9"H x 12.8"D. Ships Fully Assembled. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.
Premium Solid Maple All-in-One Toddler Kitchen
Item: 1717
Status: In Stock
$825.95
12 months & up. The Premium Solid Maple All-in-One Toddler Kitchen has everything toddlers need to prepare their own meals, from getting food out of the refrigerator to cooking it on the stove to washing dishes after they're done. This meaningful dramatic play will expand toddlers' imaginations and further their cognitive development. Clean with a mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc. Measures 36"W x 28"H x 17"D. Top refrigerator compartment measures 10.6"W x 7.9"H x 14.7"D. Bottom refrigerator compartment measures 10.6"W x 13.8"H x 14.7"D. Underneath the stove, top cubby measures 6.7"W x 4.5"H x 14.7"D. Underneath the stove, bottom cubby measures 6.7"W x 6.2"H x 14.7"D. Underneath the sink, top cubby measures 15.8"W x 4"H x 14.7"D. Underneath the sink, bottom cubby measures 15.8"W x 6.2"H x 14.7"D.
Carolina Dress-Up Center with Mirror
Item: 70987
Status: In Stock
$499.95
3 years & up. This four sided center has ample storage for dramatic play clothes and accessories. Sides feature a full length mirror, four storage shelves with scalloped edge design, three double hooks for hanging play clothes, additional storage area on bottom, and a plain side that can be used for display. Dress up accessories pictured are not included. Measures 18"W x 42"H x 18"D. The four cubbies, on one side, measure 16.7"W x 7.6"H x 6.9"D. Locker cubby measures 16.7"W x 25"H x 8.2"D. Bottom locker cubby measures 16.7"W x 9.2"H x 8.2"D. Ships fully assembled. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.