Description
Ignite imaginative play with Pretendables, a charming collection of pretend play sets designed to inspire creativity. Recommended by Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide, each set is crafted with rich, premium materials and attention to detail, offering children a magical play experience.
- Wide variety of themes including baking, pizza making and lemonade stands.
- Realistic features, such as a working mixer and detailed ice cubes, for immersive play.
- Durable construction ensures long-lasting fun.
- Hidden surprises and interactive elements bring an extra layer of excitement.
Pretendables encourage role-play, communication and problem-solving skills, helping to support children’s cognitive and social development. Perfect for little ones who love to create their own make-believe worlds.
“I like it because of the X Ray, it X Rays your bones!” - Boy, Age 4.5
“I like being a Baker” - Girl, Age 4.5
The bright, tactile elements of The Pretendables Line immediately captivated the children, who eagerly immersed themselves in imaginative role-play across the Doctor Set, Cinnamon Roll Set, Lemonade Time Set, and School Set. With a range of hands-on activities — from assembling cinnamon rolls and mixing pretend lemonade to checking reflexes and solving shape puzzles — children remained engaged while developing their creativity, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and perseverance.
The variety of pretend play scenarios helped sustain focus and enthusiasm, making skill-building feel like play rather than structured learning. The well-constructed pieces were easy for small hands to use, although minor improvements to items like the play money and chalk would enhance durability. Best used with some adult support initially, children quickly took ownership of their play, naturally exploring teamwork, flexible thinking, and early literacy and numeracy skills through the diverse sets.
The rich opportunities for collaborative play and role-switching added extra layers of social and cognitive development, encouraging negotiation, turn-taking, and expressive language. A thoughtfully designed play line that nurtures confidence, independence, and imagination, making it a valuable addition for preparing young children for both school and everyday social experiences.
- Develops an understanding and connection to real-world
- Encourages active play and imagination
- Supports role playing and exploration
