Crate of Assorted Meats 7 Pieces

The Crate of Assorted Meats 7 Pieces is the perfect addition to your child's pretend grocery store or kitchen. This set includes a variety of delicious meats, ideal for making sandwiches, snack platters, and picnic baskets. It's designed to spark imaginative play and enhance children's understanding of food and mealtime.

Made from solid Beechwood and hand-finished with natural colours, the set is safe for children aged 3+ years. The wooden crate adds to the charm, making it easy for kids to display and organise their "gourmet delicacies" in style.

Set Contains:

• 1 x Sausage End
• 1 x Sausage
• 1 x Chicken Drumstick
• 1 x Slice of Sausage Meat
• 1 x Slice of Salami
• 1 x Slice of Ham
• 1 x Wooden Crate

Benefits for Educational Use:

• Fosters imaginative play: Children can pretend to make sandwiches, platters, or picnic baskets, sparking creativity and storytelling.
• Encourages social interaction: Role-playing as chefs, customers, or family members allows children to develop communication, sharing, and teamwork.
• Supports fine motor skills: Grasping, arranging, and pretending to "cut" the meats helps improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor abilities.
• Teaches about food variety: The set introduces children to different types of meats, fostering an early appreciation for food diversity.
• Sensory exploration: The tactile experience of handling the solid Beechwood pieces enhances sensory development during play.

Classroom Ideas:

• Deli counter role-play: Set up a pretend deli counter where children can "serve" meats to each other, enhancing social and numeracy skills.
• Creative cooking stories: Have children come up with stories around the meats, such as creating a pretend restaurant or food truck.
• Food categorisation: Sort the meats by type (cooked vs. cured), colour, or shape to teach classification and categorisation skills.
• Healthy eating discussion: Use the set to discuss balanced diets and the importance of moderation with different types of food.