Pretend & Read Kits

My 18-month-old gravitates to the pretend play pieces every morning, and I like that the kit sticks to what's actually developmentally appropriate for her age instead of cramming in everything. It's a solid sample rather than a full classroom setup, but for home use that's honestly perfect.

What surprised me is how the kit is put together as a sample of what's developmentally appropriate rather than just a random toy bin. I've been using it with my toddler and the materials actually match where she is right now.

My 18-month-old reaches for the board books in this kit before anything else on the shelf. I like that it's just a sample of what's developmentally appropriate rather than an overwhelming pile of stuff, so I can actually see what she's drawn to.