{"product_id":"lakeshore-learning-multicultural-play-food-assortment","title":"Lakeshore Learning Multicultural Play Food Assortment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis multicultural play food assortment offers a fun and engaging way to introduce children to cuisines from around the world. The set includes 100 durable plastic pieces representing dishes from Japan, Italy, China, and Mexico, including items like sushi rolls, Italian sausage, tortilla chips, and steamed dumplings. The set comes in a convenient storage tub, and the pizza included in the set measures 12cm in diameter. This multicultural food set encourages interactive and imaginative play while promoting awareness of different cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis multicultural play food set is designed to help children explore the diverse world around them. By incorporating global cuisines into play, children gain a greater understanding of different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles, fostering empathy and respect for diversity. Through role play and imaginative cooking scenarios, children develop language skills, social interactions, and creativity in a playful and meaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes cultural awareness and acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages creativity and imaginative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops fine motor skills through handling and arranging food pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances language and social skills through group play and storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom \u0026amp; Play Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an international food festival where children prepare dishes from different countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the food set to teach about different cultures and cuisines in a fun and interactive way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up a pretend restaurant or kitchen for children to role-play as chefs and customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate the food items into block play or small world play to create diverse scenarios and environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakeshore Learning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42238679646321,"sku":"LS366","price":344.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/ls366_multicultural-play-food-assortment-8211-100-pieces.webp?v=1760001527","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/lakeshore-learning-multicultural-play-food-assortment","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}