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PRETEND · AGES 3–6

Play kitchen essentials

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

Planning budget: around $30

What to look for

Start with versatile pieces that fit the play space you have.

Sets can include small accessories; check every piece.

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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.

Pretend

AGES 2–5 PLAN ~$20

A few sturdy vehicles can carry a whole afternoon of stories.