One of the most vital parts of the development of your child will be made up by pretend play. Not only does it allow your child to experience playing different roles, but it also tests out her responses and reactions to various scenarios, while in the safe environment of make-believe and learning.

A great kind of activity-based learning for this on a lot of levels is playing shop. And you don't even have to bend your wallet, with so many affordable quality Shopping Toys and Market Stands we have available here.

Your little toddler learners will have so much fun playing shop with their friends while learning a lot of stuff at the same time!

Here are the most essential benefits children can get from it:

Reading and Writing

Your toddler will surely enjoy writing the shop's main sign, its opening and closing time or the features special offers of the day. There are market stand sets that come with things they can sell like fruits, vegetables, pastries, and so much more. These things can help children identify the words when you point at an item and ask "How much for your potatoes?" or "Do you have a special offer on bread?"

The Concept of Money

Playing with cash registers with play money and credit cards will teach your kids the concept of money. The act of giving notes, coins, or credit card in return for the items you're buying from them is a good way to introduce them about how money and trade work in the real world. Another valuable lesson your little one can learn is being aware of that they'll run out of money if they buy a lot of stuff.

Identification, Classification, and Grouping

Of course, all shops need to be organised and in good order if they want their customers to find the items they're looking for! You can help your child sort out where certain items should be placed in the crate or baskets. Perhaps all vegetables should go one shelf while fruits should be placed on another. This will help your youngster to play, sort, and identify various items. You may even consider using real fruits and vegetables, and let your kid buy herself a healthy snack to enjoy!

Best Shopping Toys

Le Toy Van Reversible Toy Shop and Cafe

Your child will be delighted with the Le Toy Van Honeybake Reversible Toy Shop & Cafe that has a vintage style painted stall. Watch as she takes a turn with her friends playing shop and cafe. It has wheels making it easy to move around and features a bell, chalkboard for writing products and prices, as well as a charming hand-sewn gingham fabric that serves as a cover and curtain.

Tenderleaf Ice Cream Cart

This beautiful Tenderleaf Ice Cream Cart is a great creative roleplay toy that your children can enjoy pretend summer all year round. The wooden ice cream cart comes is sturdy and yet the stunning design is not compromised. Kids can use the magnetic magic scoop that comes with it to pick up the pastel colored ice pole flavours and place it on the cones. The set also comes with 4 different flavours of ice cream sticks.

Hape Wooden Toy Cash Register

Hape is a company that takes its social and environmental responsibilities quite seriously, and it is reflected on all the toys they produce. The Hape Wooden Toy Cash Register is no exception. This wooden cash register is made from safe, quality, and eco-friendly wood. Your child will have a lot of fun playing while learning with this shopping toy that comes complete with play money, coins, bank card.

Tenderleaf Toys Wooden Shopping Trolley Cart

Of course, you can't go shopping in a grocery or supermarket without a trolley! Let your kids have fun shopping around your home with the Tenderleaf Toys Shopping Trolley. It comes with a durable wooden frame and wheels for easy maneuverability. Its canvas bag has a sweet design where your precious angel can store everything she bought.

Le Toy Van Wooden Shopping Trolley and Bag

Your child will have hours of endless grocery shopping fun with the Le Toy Van Honeybake Wooden Shopping Trolley and Bag. This shopping toy set features a mini chalkboard where she can write her shopping so that she won't forget everything she needs to buy! She can check the items on the list one by one as she roams around your home and putting items into the trolley and the fabric shopping bag.