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PRETEND · AGES 3–6

Mini pretend picnic

Pack a tiny lunch and invite a favorite soft toy along.

Planning budget: around $30

What to look for

Look for a compact basket with larger, easy-clean pieces.

Pretend food must be kept away from children who may mouth it.

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Pretend

AGES 3–6 PLAN ~$30

A few pretend ingredients can turn the kitchen table into a bustling café.

Pretend

AGES 2–6 PLAN ~$25

A familiar story becomes a tiny theater with a new character on each hand.

Pretend

AGES 3–6 PLAN ~$45

For little fixers who love a project of their own.