Description

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

assorted pom poms
ice cream scoops
bowls
wafer cup
funnel
shaker
couscous sprinkles
ice cream spoons
16 L storage container

PLS TAKE NOTE

This set contains small pieces which could be a choking hazard. Never leave your child unattended during play.  Not recommended for ages 0-3 years.  Keep sprinkles away from water and store in a clean, dry container after playing.

SKILLS DEVELOPED IN THE ICE CREAM SHOP SET

TACTILE SENSE 

The Ice Cream Shop set introduces children to contrasting textures. This set is the perfect introduction to textures for little ones who struggle with tactile defensiveness as none of the elements included would leave a residue on their hands.

VISUAL STIMULATION 

Contrasting colours of the pom poms, sprinkles, bowls, and various utensils stimulate the visual sense.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

During play, an array of mathematical skills are stimulated including sorting, volume, matching and multiplication.

FINE-MOTOR SKILLS 

This skill is improved by collecting pom poms and sprinkles, using the scoops, opening and closing the sprinkles jar, shaking the sprinkles out, refilling the sprinkles jar, using the funnel, and arranging the various bowls.

IMAGINATIVE PLAY 

The enticing nature of the set draws children into a world of flavour combinations, serving friends and family.

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT 

While children collect ice cream orders from members of their family or friends during play, they are required to remember the orders; thus, stimulating their memory.

LIFE SKILLS 

The Ice Cream theme sets the stage for a conversation about how a store operates, hygiene practices, healthy food choices, and how ice cream is made.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

During play, the set creates the opportunity to expand children’s vocabulary by introducing various prepositions. Children are also introduced to the names of flavours and utensils.

BILATERAL INTEGRATION 

This skill is stimulated by encouraging the child to use both hands simultaneously to play in the tray.

MIDLINE CROSSING 

Reaching across the tray to collect ingredients for ice creams encourages midline crossing influences their ability to read and write at a later stage.