{"product_id":"mta-wooden-vegetables-crate-12-pieces","title":"MTA Wooden Vegetables Crate 12 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MTA Wooden Vegetables Crate - 12 Pieces brings the vibrancy of the kitchen garden into children's imaginative play. Beautifully crafted from smooth, durable wood, each vegetable is thoughtfully painted with realistic detailing to support early learning through hands-on exploration. Inside the sturdy wooden crate, children will discover a colourful selection including a carrot, cucumber, peas in a pod, mushroom, onion, potato, tomato, broccoli, and more. These pieces are perfectly sized for little hands, helping children strengthen fine motor skills as they grasp, pick up, sort, and place each vegetable into the crate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for home corner role-play, this set encourages children to engage in storytelling, dramatic play and communication as they \"shop\" , \"cook\"  and \"prepare meals\"  using their wooden produce. The realistic shapes and colours help expand vocabulary and introduce early concepts related to healthy eating and food groups. Educators will appreciate the open-ended nature of the set, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with other pretend play resources, numeracy activities, and themed learning environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDurable, safe, and visually inviting, this wooden vegetable crate makes a wonderful addition to early childhood centres, schools, and home playrooms. With 12 pieces to explore, children can enjoy hours of imaginative, creative, and educational play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports fine motor development through grasping, holding and manipulating wooden pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages language development as children name vegetables, describe colours, and engage in pretend play conversations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens early numeracy skills through counting, sorting, matching, and grouping activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes understanding of healthy eating concepts and food identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a mini market stall where children can \"shop\" , weigh and count the vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the vegetables for healthy eating discussions and introduce food groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to a home corner kitchen for role-play cooking experiences and storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate into small-world play with garden or farm themes to enrich imaginative scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: 12 wooden vegetables and 1 wooden storage crate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Durable painted wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety: Non-toxic paint; smooth edges for safe handling; meets relevant AU\/NZ safety standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939016773745,"sku":"MTA021005","price":46.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/mta021005_mta-wooden-vegetables-crate-12-pieces_v1_1.jpg?v=1769054963","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/mta-wooden-vegetables-crate-12-pieces","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}