Melissa & Doug Food Groups Wooden Play Food

Planning a well-balanced meal is child's play with this wooden play food set.

Items from the five food groups - including watermelon, milk, cheese, fish,

eggs, and much more - are crafted of solid wood and come with four wooden

baskets for sorting and storage.

This sturdy wooden food set features items from the five food groups for

healthy pretend play. It is fun and educational whether as a stand-alone or as

part of a play kitchen. And we love that it stores neatly in four wooden crates!

Ways to Play:

* FOOD FACTS: Have kids identify each food item (other than condiments) and

sort it by basic food group: meat, dairy, grain, or fruits and vegetables. Ask

them to place each food group in a different crate.

* RAINBOW REVIEW: Have kids identify the colors of each food item and sort

the items by color among the four crates.

* BALANCING ACT: Talk to kids about how a balanced meal should include one

item from each food group. Ask them to assemble a balanced meal in each basket,

then ask them to decide which would be their favorite meal to eat.

* MEMORY GAME: Line up 3-4 ingredients. Let kids study them before asking

them to close their eyes while you remove one piece. Ask them which piece was

removed. Gradually increase the number of ingredients.

About Melissa & Doug Products:

* Well-crafted and developed with care to be passed down from generation to

generation

* Created to meet the following criteria: imaginative, kid-powered,

skill-building, and fun!

* Made by a company with 30+ years of experience in creating high-quality and

safe toys

Product Details

Recommended Age(s): 3 years +

Dimensions: 12.3 x 8.3 x 2.5 inches

Material(s): high-quality wood and paper, non-toxic paints

Designed In: USA

Watch video on how to play.