Skillmatics Grocery Set - 100+ Play Foods for Creative Pretend Play

Unlock imaginative play with the Skillmatics Grocery Set

Give kids a gateway to creative pretend cooking and shopping with the Skillmatics Grocery Set. Packed with 100+ pieces of sturdy play food stored in 10 containers, this set brings a colorful pantry of items to life. Children can explore broccoli florets, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, black beans, alphabet cereal, crispy crackers, sliced carrots, pasta, and pineapple slices in a vibrant, kid-friendly way.

Designed to spark curiosity and storytelling, the set encourages kids to imagine meals, plan simple recipes, and share pretend food with friends. The bright colors and familiar foods invite hands-on play, helping little chefs practice sequencing, color recognition, and basic kitchen routines in a fun, low-pressure environment.

What’s inside

• 10 containers of 100+ pieces of sturdy play food
• Broccoli florets, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, asparagus
• Black beans, alphabet cereal, crispy crackers
• Sliced carrots, pasta, and pineapple slices

Skills and play benefits

• Fosters creative thinking and imaginative problem solving during pretend cooking
• Supports social and communication skills as kids share and negotiate ideas
• Promotes fine motor development through picking up and sorting pieces
• Encourages reflective thinking as children describe their play scenarios
• Includes 10 different pretend food items to mix and match in stories

Age range and safety

Ideal for children aged 3 to 7. The pretend food is made from thick, sturdy paper board and safety tested for play. To reduce plastic use, the materials emphasize durable paper-board construction while keeping play engaging.

Ways to play and gifting ideas

Use the set for kitchen role-play, grocery store scenarios, or classroom centers focused on early literacy and math. It also makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays or holidays, offering open-ended play that can grow with a child’s interests.