Age-appropriate educational toy for preschoolers (3+): supports early culinary concepts, food recognition, and basic hand-eye coordination while keeping play safe and engaging. Encourages imaginative kitchen role-play: wooden Treps Play Toy Set includes hand-carved, realistic fruit and vegetables made from child-safe wood materials to create authentic pretend-play experiences. Teaches safe chopping techniques and motor skills: designed to introduce children to safe "chopping" motions and handling of food items using the set’s play pieces, helping build coordination before real kitchen tasks. STEM-approved learning through play: promotes creativity, problem-solving, and early math skills with vegetable sorting and color-matching activities that reinforce classification and pattern recognition. Meets safety standards: manufactured to comply with ASTM safety requirements for children’s toys. Key attributes Function: role-play kitchen set that teaches food recognition, sorting, color matching, and basic safe cutting motions through hands-on play. Material: hand-carved wooden fruit and vegetables made from child-safe wood materials. Age/compatibility: recommended for children ages 3 and up; suitable for home use, preschool classrooms, daycare centers, and supervised outdoor play. Performance: durable wooden construction for repeated use in educational and play settings; designed to withstand everyday play while remaining safe for young children. Use scenarios 1. Parent-child bonding: practice sorting colors and naming fruits and vegetables together during quiet playtime or as a short, supervised kitchen activity. 2. Classroom or daycare activity: integrate into circle time or a STEM learning station to teach classification, fine motor skills, and cooperative play. 3. Outdoor play or picnic: bring the set for imaginative food-play during supervised outdoor activities to extend learning beyond the classroom. What this set solves Introduces culinary concepts without real knives or food safety risks. Provides structured play that teaches sorting, color recognition, and safe handling motions. Encourages cooperative and imaginative play in small groups or one-on-one settings. Care and safety Intended for children aged 3 and older; adult supervision recommended. Clean with a damp cloth; avoid soaking. Inspect regularly for wear and remove any damaged pieces. Conforms to ASTM toy safety standards.