Bigjigs Wooden Healthy Eating Food Crates Set of 5

The Bigjigs Wooden Healthy Eating Food Crates. This set is designed to help teach children about healthy eating and the importance of a balanced diet through imaginative and interactive play. Each wooden crate measures 18cm wide x 14.5cm deep x 5cm high, making them easy for little hands to manage. The contents of the set may vary, so please check the kit component tab on our website for more details. This set provides an engaging way to introduce children to different types of food and nutrition.

Set includes:

• Wooden Meat Crate (BJT1474)
• Wooden Seafood Crate (BJT1475)
• Wooden Fruit Crate (BJT1476)
• Wooden Vegetable Crate (BJT1477)
• Wooden Bread Crate (BJT1487)

Roleplay with the Healthy Eating Food Crates supports language development as children describe and interact with the food items. It also sparks creativity and imagination as they create different scenarios involving meals and healthy eating. Through group play, children enhance their social and emotional skills by cooperating, sharing, and negotiating. This set encourages the development of a sense of identity and belonging, while promoting independent thinking. It's a wonderful resource for teaching about food choices and nurturing a positive attitude toward healthy eating.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces children to different food types and promotes healthy eating habits.
• Develops language skills through food-related conversations.
• Encourages cooperation, sharing, and social interaction during play.
• Promotes imaginative thinking as children create stories around meals.

Classroom & Play Ideas:

• Set up a pretend grocery store where children can œbuy and œsell different foods.
• Organise a œhealthy meal preparation activity where children create a balanced meal from the crates.
• Use the food crates for a sorting game, categorising foods by type (fruit, vegetable, meat, etc.).
• Incorporate the crates in a storytelling session where children develop their own food-based adventures.

Ages:
Suitable for children aged 18 months and older.