Pretend Play FEATURED

Dive into an underwater adventure with the Melissa & Doug Beneath the Waves Search and Find Floor Puzzle! This jumbo 48-piece puzzle measures over 4 feet long when assembled and features a vibrant ocean scene filled with colorful marine life and hidden objects to spot and count. A visual guide is printed right on the puzzle to make search-and-find play easy and fun—no reading required! This interactive puzzle is a wonderful addition to any collection of preschool toys for kids and is just right for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, or special occasions. Melissa and Doug kids puzzles are Montessori inspired preschool learning activities that strengthen spatial awareness and fine motor skills as they bring their imagination to life! For even more meaningful developmental play, combine this with other Melissa and Doug pretend play toys for kids that love preschool learning activities like jigsaw puzzles, & games like the Secret Decoder Deluxe Activity Set & the Hungry Pelican, for endless learning adventures. For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence!

Create pretend play tacos, burritos, fajitas, and more! Choose play food ingredients, pretend to grill sliceable wooden ingredients on the skillet, fill a felt tortilla or a durable hard taco shell, and serve with a choice of play toppings! The 43-piece set includes three reusable, double-sided menu and recipe cards, and a wooden knife and spoon. Fun play food sides, fillings, and toppings include sliceable proteins and vegetables, felt rice, beans, cheese, and crema, a hot sauce bottle, and a salsa bottle that “squirts” string. Kids three and older will love choosing, chopping, grilling, and filling to create play versions of some of their favorite meals! This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584).

A must-have for the well-appointed play kitchen, these condiments sound and look like the real thing! Packaged in a handy metal caddy to keep everything organized, the six-piece set includes ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Best of all: The salt and pepper really "shake," the hot sauce really "pours," and the ketchup and mustard "squirt" string! These wonderfully durable play pieces are built to last through countless culinary adventures.

Be the hit of pretend picnics, barbecues, and other playtime meals with these favorite food toppers! Twist or flip the caps and tip the condiments to "squirt" ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, or ketchup string to imaginatively add a creative twist to pretend meats, salads, sandwiches, and more! This set of five durable containers designed to look like the real thing, and a reusable menu card with creative combination ideas are sure to satisfy hungry imaginations at playtime.

Get ready to cook up some yummy pretend play! This eight-piece Wooden Kitchen Accessory Set comes with play kitchen pots, pans, and other accessories -- everything you need to equip a little chef's play kitchen! The wooden play set includes a frying pan, a stockpot with lid, saucepan with lid, a spoon, slotted spatula, and a red and white checkered oven mitt sized for little hands. Each of the pretend play cooking pieces is made of top-quality, durable wood. Playing with the toy cooking set provides opportunities for kids to practice dexterity, and hand-eye coordination. It also encourages hands-on, screen-free fun. The play set is an exceptional companion for play kitchens and other pretend play food-themed products and makes a great gift for preschool boys and girls, ages three and older. Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.

Step into a prehistoric world of dinosaurs with this 48-piece floor puzzle that stretches more than 4 feet long when assembled. The detailed landscape includes dinosaurs on land, in the water, and in the sky, giving kids multiple areas to examine as they build. A printed search-and-find activity on the bottom border prompts kids to locate and count dinosaurs directly in the scene, adding an extra layer of engagement after the puzzle is complete. The large, wipe-clean pieces are sized for young hands and designed for repeated storytelling and floor play. This detailed puzzle is a wonderful addition to any collection of kids toys and is just right for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, or special occasions. Melissa and Doug kids puzzles are Montessori inspired learning activities that strengthen spatial awareness and fine motor skills as they bring their imagination to life! For even more meaningful developmental play, combine this with other Melissa and Doug pretend play toys for kids that love jigsaw puzzles, & kids games like the Secret Decoder Deluxe Activity Set & the Hungry Pelican, for endless learning adventures. For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence!

Help favorite dolls and stuffed animals get ready for mealtime in this realistic and classically styled wooden high chair that suits any décor! Made to fit dolls up to 20 inches tall, this durable white chair stands approximately 18 inches tall and features a removable tray and wipe-clean surface. Clear instructions make it easy to assemble with just a screwdriver (not included). Mine to Love dolls and accessories encourage empathy and help kids express themselves as they explore grown-up roles and responsibilities. A child’s confidence and self-esteem blossom and grow with each nurturing moment of imaginative play!

The care of all the toy "pets" in the house will be in capable hands when your little animal doctor is suited up in a machine-washable blue jacket, mask and surgical cap. The set includes a stethoscope with sound effects, syringe, thermometer, mask, cap, bandage, reusable veterinarian name tag and a little plush puppy patient to "doctor" and love.

Dive into a bustling city full of movement with this 24-piece jumbo floor puzzle for kids. The completed scene will measure 3 x 2 feet, and features dozens of vehicles, from cars, trucks, vans, trains, to boats, construction trucks, and even air and space vehicles, giving kids plenty to name, compare, and talk about. The set also includes an illustrated guide to help children recognize shapes and picture details as they assemble the puzzle independently. As kids connect the pieces, they practice fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and early problem-solving, all in a screen-free activity parents can feel good about. The large, wipe-clean pieces are sized for young hands and designed for repeated storytelling and floor play. This detailed puzzle is a wonderful addition to any collection of toddler toys and is just right for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, or special occasions. Melissa and Doug kids puzzles are Montessori inspired toddler activities that foster spatial awareness and fine motor skills as they bring their imagination to life! For even more meaningful developmental play, combine this with other Melissa and Doug pretend play toys for kids that love preschool learning activities like jigsaw puzzles, & games like the Secret Decoder Deluxe Activity Set & the Hungry Pelican, for endless learning adventures. For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence!

Open the box and the school day begins! With a drop-down teacher desk on one side and a student desk on the other, this innovative set allows kids to realistically play both roles! The exciting array of supplies--including 2 double-sided write-on, wipe-off boards, 2 dry-erase markers, 9 reusable activity cards, 12 pattern blocks, 150 reusable stickers, a bell, timer, pointer, and lots more--enables kids to explore a favorite activity and continue learning even out of the classroom! This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584)

Mix and match 18 wooden pieces to create your own fashion story with Disney's Minnie Mouse! Choose a skirt, top, and even Minnie's mood for countless combinations. The puzzle pieces fit into a scene on the lid of the wooden storage box. All the pieces all store in the box. This unique dress-up puzzle helps kids three and older develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor, counting, and sorting skills, and encourages creative expression and imaginative play.

Set the perfect table for your play-food feasts and pretend parties! This sturdy play set comes with four plastic plates; four plastic cups, four plastic forks, spoons, and knives; a squeezable soap bottle; a mesh-covered sponge; and a metal drying rack with utensil-holding insert. Add them to a play kitchen or use as a stand-alone play set--either way, this appealing play set mimics the real-life objects and activities kids see around them, helping build social skills, encourage communication, and even get practice doing big-kid chores. BPA-free and dishwasher safe, the colorful pieces (in red, green, blue, and yellow) are perfect for real snack time, too!

Give little builders all the tools they need to for truly constructive play! Five child-safe wooden tools--hammer, screwdriver, wrench, ruler, and painted saw--fit snuggly in the adjustable tool belt and a child's hand. Saw apart the self-sticking blocks and use the nuts and bolts or safety nail (no sharp points) to connect them again! A name tag on the sturdy tool belt can be personalized with a pencil or washable marker. This set helps teach sorting, problem solving, and counting skills, and encourages fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and imaginative play.

Every day's a celebration with our festive birthday cake! This wooden play food set includes six ready-to-cut slices of cake, removable candles and toppings, and a cake plate and server. Use the serving knife to cut a piece and hear a slicing sound! All 34 pieces store neatly in the wooden box until the next celebration.

Explore the exciting life on a farm with this 32-piece barn-shaped floor puzzle for kids. The completed scene will measure 3 x 2 feet and features common farm animals and their lovable babies inside the barn and around the yard, giving kids many details to discover, point out and talk about. An illustrated guide is included to help children recognize picture elements and match pieces as they assemble the puzzle independently. The large, wipe-clean pieces are sized for young hands and designed for repeated storytelling and floor play. This detailed puzzle is a wonderful addition to any collection of toddler toys and is just right for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, or special occasions. Melissa and Doug kids puzzles are Montessori inspired toddler activities that foster spatial awareness and fine motor skills as they bring their imagination to life! For even more meaningful developmental play, combine this with other Melissa and Doug pretend play toys for kids that love preschool learning activities like jigsaw puzzles, & games like the Secret Decoder Deluxe Activity Set & the Hungry Pelican, for endless learning adventures. For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence!