When thinking of toys, many assume that there’s little to no educational value in them. However, when you put the idea of “pretend play” in the picture, that’s not the case.
Firefighter, Doctor, Policeman, Driver, Chef – these are some of the many answers you often get from children when you ask them “what they want to be” when they grow up. They usually get these ideas from the toys they play with, and from the videos they watch online.
When they’re playing pretend, children are putting their imaginations at work. They’re learning to coordinate, interact with other people, solve problems, and think outside the box. They’re also learning about the world!
By allowing them to play, you’re introducing different concepts to them, allowing them to learn about their interests, their dislikes, and their abilities. It also allows them to explore scenarios that are often “scary” in real life, like getting a shot at the doctor’s clinic, or saving someone as a fireman.
These are only some of the many benefits of introducing pretend play toys to your little one, and there are many more! They’re a good investment that you should definitely consider buying.
Don’t know where to start? Here are some pretend play toy sets from Anko, a family-favorite brand from Australia:
1.) 22-Piece Wooden Surgeon Set
Enjoy hours of pretend play with this wooden surgeon set which will allow your little one to act like a doctor. Get the 22-piece wooden set for only Php929.
2.) Wooden Work from Home Set
Has your little one been wondering what you’ve been up to at home? Give them their own Wooden Work From Home Set so they can imitate what it’s like to be working from the comfort of their home! The set is available for only Php879.
3.) 6-Piece Wooden Firefighter Set
Have your little one pretend to be a heroic rescuer with this 6-piece wooden firefighter set. This exciting wooden set can be purchased for only Php 929.
4.) Wooden Vehicles
A firefighter isn’t complete without their fire truck! Complement the Wooden Firefighter Set with a Wooden Fire Truck (Php349) for your little one to get the complete experience.
Collect more than just the wooden fire truck for your little one by getting them the Wooden Police Car (Php329) which is a great pretend play toy that helps them protect the city from “bad guys!”
If your little one is more interested in being a teacher than a firefighter or police officer, this Wooden School Bus (Php349) will allow them to roleplay what it’s like to be in a school setting.
5.) Wooden Coffee Shop
Have your little one serve you some pretend coffee and snacks on afternoon pretend play sessions. Not only will it teach them life skills, but it’ll be a great opportunity to bond as well! The Anko Wooden Coffee Shop set is available for Php2119.
Looking for some sulit deals you can use on these products? You can get 11% off using the code MAMA11OFF, or 50% beanback using the code SANTA50BB. On 11.11, you’ll also get FREE gift wrapping and FREE shipping on orders!
Happy shopping, mamas!
