Bushel of Vegetable children can fill up their bushel baskets with this easy to grasp set of play vegetables. This colourful, pretend vegetable set encourages language development and imaginative play, as well as promoting healthy eating choices. Children will be able to sort and categorise the play vegetables, and pack and unpack the vegetables into the bushel basket. The bushel basket measures 14cm in diameter and 10cm high. Includes 10 pieces of pretend food. Suitable for children from 2 years of age. Try using this colourful resource in the toddler room for dramatic and imaginative play. Imaginative and creative play helps children to develop language and communication skills. It develops and promotes creativity and imagination. Creative and imaginative play also encourages children to become more confident and develop a stronger sense of identity. When children come together in imaginative play, it aids in their social and emotional development. Listening to others, negotiation and co-operation all result from this type of play. This resource is excellent for promoting social and imaginative play. Play encourages children to learn, develop and grow whilst they have fun.