{"title":"Pretend Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eNurture their creativity with our pretend play sets, where little ones can scoop, bake, build and bring their own imaginative adventures to life through sensory exploration and role play.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mini-bricks","title":"Sensory Play Mini Bricks","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePerfectly sized for little hands, these realistic mini bricks are designed to spark endless creativity and playtime adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal for open-ended and small-world play, they're perfect for building everything from construction sites to small-world play scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis set includes 25 mini bricks, each measuring 43mm long x 21mm wide x 19mm high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade from high-quality, non-toxic, child-friendly silicone for safe and long lasting play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEasy to clean and dishwasher safe. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages creativity and independent exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports fine motor and problem-solving skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for children aged 2 years and up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant to build even bigger worlds?\u003c\/em\u003e Pair these Mini Bricks with our \u003ca title=\"Mini Blocks\" href=\"https:\/\/inspiremyplay.com\/collections\/building-and-construction\/products\/mini-blocks\"\u003eMini Blocks\u003c\/a\u003e for even more creative construction and small-world play possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inspire My Play","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51567066055038,"sku":"SMBR25R","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/4024\/3101\/files\/B0DGGZHTY7.MAIN.jpg?v=1764750186"},{"product_id":"mini-blocks","title":"Sensory Play Mini Blocks","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePerfectly sized for little hands, these realistic mini blocks are designed to spark endless creativity and playtime adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal for open-ended and small-world play, they're perfect for building everything from construction sites to small-world play scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis set includes 25 mini blocks, each measuring 43mm long x 21mm wide x 19mm high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade from high-quality, non-toxic, child-friendly silicone for safe and long lasting play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEasy to clean and dishwasher safe. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages creativity and independent exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports fine motor and problem-solving skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for children aged 2 years and up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant to build their creativity even further?\u003c\/em\u003e Pair these Mini Blocks with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inspiremyplay.com\/collections\/building-and-construction\/products\/mini-bricks\"\u003eMini Bricks\u003c\/a\u003e for endless construction and imaginative play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inspire My Play","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51569114874238,"sku":"SMCBL25G","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/4024\/3101\/files\/B0DGH13SCN.MAIN.jpg?v=1775026164"},{"product_id":"sensory-dough-tool-set","title":"Sensory Dough Tool Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Sensory Dough Tool Set is perfect for little hands to create, roll and explore while building fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and concentration. Designed for use with any play dough, mouldable dough or sensory play materials, this high-quality set includes five child-friendly, soft-touch silicone tools that spark creativity and encourage imaginative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in gorgeous pastel shades, the Sensory Dough Set is ideal for independent play, group activities, or classroom exploration. It makes a great addition to playdough activities on the lid of our multi-award-winning \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inspiremyplay.com\/collections\/sensory-play\/products\/playtray\" title=\"PlayTRAY\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlayTRAY\u003c\/a\u003e and pairs perfectly with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inspiremyplay.com\/collections\/sensory-play\/products\/ice-cream-play-set\" title=\"Ice Cream Play Set\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIce Cream Play Set\u003c\/a\u003e for scooping, shaping and decorating colourful playdough ice creams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReady to roll? Try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inspiremyplay.com\/blogs\/blog\/no-cook-play-dough-recipe\" title=\"No-Cook Play Dough Recipe\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFavourite No-Cook Play Dough Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e to kickstart your playdough adventures with your new Sensory Dough Tool Set!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for children aged 2 years and over. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrinkle Cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e – Perfect for cutting, slicing and adding fun textures. Encourages children to press firmly and control pressure, strengthening fingers and hand muscles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight Cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e – Slice, dice and shape for endless creative possibilities. Helps build coordination and hand strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e – Great for drawing patterns, making imprints in play dough and adding tiny details. It also encourages a tripod grasp; the same hand position used for holding a pencil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpting Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cut, carve and create exciting textures in playdough or other sensory materials. Builds dexterity and wrist control through twisting and shaping movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolling Pin\u003c\/strong\u003e – Soft-grip handles for rolling, flattening and shaping little masterpieces, while strengthening hand and arm muscles through repetitive, rhythmic motions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keeps all your tools together and ready to go, wherever play takes you! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to encourage independence and confident, creative play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, easy-grip silicone tools, comfortable and gentle for little hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports creativity, imaginative play and problem-solving.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages emotional regulation through hands-on sensory exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used with a variety of sensory play materials like play dough, cloud dough, modelling dough or kinetic sand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for children: FDA food-grade silicone, BPA-free and phthalate-free. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and long-lasting for years of play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for easy clean-up. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrinkle Cutter: L98 x H84 x D10 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight Cutter: L98 x H84 x D10 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus Tool: L154 x W 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculpting Tool: L166 x W18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolling Pin: L170 x W35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Inspire My Play","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57014251815294,"sku":"SDTS5PAST","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/4024\/3101\/files\/Sensory_Dough_Tool_Kit_Listing.webp?v=1778509240"},{"product_id":"ice-cream-play-set","title":"Ice Cream Play Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Ice Cream Play Set is designed for little hands with big imaginations. Featuring four ice cream cones with matching coloured lids and an ice cream scoop, it offers the perfect invitation for hands-on sensory exploration, imaginative role play and creative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in soft pastel shades (yellow, pink, purple and light green) or a natural beige colour that mimics real ice cream cones, this beautifully crafted set lets children create their own ice cream shop, serve treats from an ice cream van or set up a pretend ice cream station at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play set can be used with a wide range of sensory materials such as cloud dough, playdough, modelling sand, artificial snow or shaving foam. Children can fill the cones or, thanks to the clever lid design, use the lids as a sturdy base for scooping and shaping their ice cream creations while using less sensory material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs children play, they naturally develop key early skills. Colour recognition can be supported through matching games, for example: “Can you put the strawberry ice cream in the pink cone?” Repetitive scooping actions help build fine motor strength, hand-eye coordination and concentration, while role play encourages communication, storytelling and early numeracy through counting scoops and serving orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from FDA food-grade silicone that’s BPA-free and phthalate-free, our Ice Cream Play Set is soft, safe and durable for hours of sensory fun!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor even more creative play, pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inspiremyplay.com\/collections\/sensory-play\/products\/sensory-dough-tool-set\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sensory Dough Tool Set\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSensory Dough Tool Set\u003c\/a\u003e to scoop, shape and decorate colourful playdough ice creams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuitable for children aged 2 years and over. 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Whether they're opening a bustling bakery, running a cosy café or hosting a birthday party for friends and their favourite cuddly toys, children will love creating delicious pretend treats while building confidence through imaginative role play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery baking adventure is packed with learning opportunities. As children count the candles, match them to the coloured cupcake cases and create their own sweet treats, they naturally develop colour recognition, counting and simple problem-solving skills. 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