Having a play stand like this can spark innovative play for children. Use it as a shop, market place, or throw a blanket over the bottom and turn it into a puppet show. This set by Maisonette includes play food items, a tablet-style register, chalkboard signs for versatile play, and more.

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See also Market Place Stand by KidKraft

Short on space? Try this over the chair model

Collapsable tents can make a great place for neutral play. Using imagination during sociodramatic play, the sky is the limit with these fun spaces.

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Teepee from Amazon

Themed tents from Crate & Kids

Having a few role-play costumes on hand can inspire creative play for children. Here are some simple dress-up options that we love.

Chef coat and hat by Crate & Kids (personalization options)

Astronaut helmet & outfit / Construction worker / Firefighter / Pilot / Prairie Pioneer Dress / Scientist / Doctor

This wooden toy workbench by Crate & Kids is sure to spark imaginative play in any child.

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This kitchen by Maisonette is the exact model our girls were gifted with and love. I’ve not yet purchased from Maisonette; the girl’s kitchen was found at a local shop in Canada but you can also find a similar model here on Amazon.

PLAN toys birthday cake

IKEA pots and pans

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia toys

Children will have hours of fun with this Melissa & Doug shopping cart. It’s realistic nature and sturdy frame will inspire many hours of open play.

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Nurture your child’s sociodramatic play with baby doll accessories. This Pottery Barn Kids stroller is durable and very realistic. You can also choose the fabric for the stroller. Playing with baby dolls can also foster empathy through a child’s dramatic play.

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This adorable Pottery Barn Kids vacuum is a replica mini version and actually sucks up debris.

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Nurture your child’s sociodramatic play with this Pottery Barn Kids play cash register. It features an on/off button, solar-powered calculator and a real beeping sound.

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Hand puppets can be a wonderful tool to facilitate difficult discussions with young children or enhance play.

This set has puppets that represent a variety of diverse ethnicities.

Puppets can be used to help with problem-solving, introduce a cognitive behavior concept, practice emotional intelligence or encourage creative play.

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