Imaginative Fabric Play Sets and Pretend Play Soft Toys are Wonderful Alternatives to Simple Storytelling

Growing up, we were told stories all the time. At school, at home, and all other places for that matter, grownups all tried to tell these stories because most of them would share a hidden message and try to promote good values. The problem with some of the kids, like in my case, is that I found it very hard to stay focused on what the story teller was saying. Eventually I would wonder off inside my head, or start following the butterfly flying right outside the window; whatever I did, it sure did not involve paying attention to what the person in front of the class or right next to me were saying. It’s not that what they were saying was unimportant or not interesting, it’s just that nothing else about the person was keeping my attention; in my case, I would just prefer and respond to more visually stimulating activities.

With the innovative and imaginative fabric play sets found at 1888Toys.com, telling these stories has gotten so much easier. The Goldilocks and Three Bears Read and Play Fabric Set is a great example of what I am talking about. An all-time favorite story brought to life! The playset includes Goldilocks, papa bear, mama bear, and baby bear, a storybook and a charming fabric house with furniture. This toy is a wonderful way for your children to expand their imagination. The pretend play fabric set is a great option for parent looking for new creative ideas in getting their kids interested in reading. Goldilocks and 3 Bear Play Set won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award in 1999. The true craftsmanship, time and dedication given to the toy, is truly remarkable.

Pretend play and imaginative play is an important part of the child development process, so this fabric toy is a wonderful option to traditional board games and storytelling. Check out the rest of the imaginative play sets collection at 1888Toys.com.

Log Cabin Play House - The Ultimate Invention for Creative Play

I remember that I always wanted to play in one of these play houses when I was a kid, and since I never received one my friends and I when we were a bit older built one. I have very good memories from the log cabin and my friend and I built. I doubt that it is still standing in real life but I know that it will always be standing in my memories. You too can provide your kids with good memories and good play times with this Log Cabin Play House.
The Log Cabin Play House guarantees hours of pretend play and imaginative play the old-fashioned way! The large Play House, Puppets Theater, Pretend Store, Castle or Fort just a few ideas! The ultimate invention for creative play for children 2 and up! Built beautifully, and meant to last!
Rear wall of this play house has a large window with a shelf that is well suited to be a pretend store, lunch counter or anything that your children can imagine. With the curtains closed it becomes a large puppet theatre. It's Big, it's beautiful, and it’s solid as a rock! Your kids will love having their own little log cabin to play in!
Finest quality wooden children's furniture product which is proudly made in America! Handcrafted solid wood furniture for children with classic and stylish look is manufactured in USA since 1987 with attention to quality and details. The wood surfaces may also be painted and wall papered to create a custom dream home for your child.
This rustic playhouse is great for stimulating the imagination. The large rear window and shelf are well suited to be storefront, restaurant counter, or anything that your children can dream up. The roof and curtains remove easily for when you want to furnish or decorate the interior. The four panels interlock and are easy for an adult to assemble and disassemble as needed. Bring home the Log Cabin Play House. Enjoy the hugs and smiles!

Pretend Play Fabric Castle Playset for Safe No-Limits Imaginative Play

Wooden castle play houses, castle playsets and castle furniture kits are great for dramatic play of children. A kid’s imagination has no limits and what better for their imagination than to play with a pretend play castle. They are safe for kids and so much fun that it will entertain your children for hours and hours of fun filled imaginative play time in which they can be the king, knights, wizards and why not the almighty dragon.
The enchanting world of medieval fantasy unfolds with this beautifully detailed award-winning Fabric Medieval Castle Play Set. This incredible castle even includes 6 posing play figures plus a horse, to have tons of fun!
You're on a medieval mission filled with warriors, weapons and magic spells. Can you force your enemies to surrender and conquer the dragon-guarded castle? Play set includes a 3 dimensional castle, a magical dragon, a wizard, a king, a queen and 2 removable knights on horses. Brave knights-in-armor battle to defend the king and queen in this Fabric Castle Play Set.

Watch your little one's imagination reach new heights as he or she defends the kingdom against dragons and invaders. Medieval castle will effortlessly capture the attention of your child for hours on end. This hand-crafted soft play set is known for high quality and educational value. Enchanting soft Fabric Castle Play Set encourages a child's imagination! This play set features washable surface with easy to carry spectacular cloth and vinyl packaging box.
Soft toys and fabric playsets offer extraordinary play value. Multiple pieces and interesting characters create a rich environment for imagination building. Many soft toys are hand-made by women in their own homes using hand-guided sewing machines. The products are tested by an International Agency and certified safe for all ages - from birth on up. A missing piece from this soft play set is replaced for free!

Allow your children to experience their imagination to the limits and beyond while they travel to the epic times of knights and allow your children’s imagination thrive through all the possibilities that they can think of. With this Fabric Castle Play Set your kids will be able to get to know what their imagination is and how to explore it.

Pretend Play Work Bench with Wooden Tools for Your Little Handyman

Whether it’s being a school teacher, doctor, mechanic etc... Kids are always imagining new ways to play. We all know children are curious but some children are more daring than others. Unfortunately, sometimes their imagination can get a little carried away and that’s when kids can end up in danger. Creating a play area or work space with special sized tools and activities for your child keeps them from exploring into places where they can end up getting seriously hurt. Luckily today we count with many toys that can help parents keep children learning and exploring without getting a child or yourself in harm’s way.
A perfect solution for curious and energetic youngsters is the Work Bench with Tool Set. This wooden toy comes equipped with everything your young handyman might need: wrench, hammer, ruler, screws etc... And everything in this work bench set is absolutely safe for a child. This colorful Tool set is made from high quality wood making it a durable and entertaining toy. At the same a child is learning basic building skills pretending to be a handyperson; children are also learning other important skills like eye-hand coordination, basic counting, measuring and all while improving basic motor skills at the same time. I consider this toy set to be the complete package; it’s mixing physical play, which keeps your child active and healthy, creative play, expanding the child’s imagination and learning which begins preparing kids the next stages in life.
It’s amazing to think that by merely observing someone or something, children can think up many different types of activities without the knowledge or experience adults have. What’s even more amazing is that in essence these play activities actually become learning practices. Imaginative toys and pretend play toys are absolutely necessary to build creativity, so go to 1888Toys.com to find the right one for your kid.

Pretend Play Toys and Imaginative Play Sets for Young Dreamers

My earliest childhood memories are filled with playing imagination games. We lived out in the country and since I was the youngest child, my older brother and sister were in school and I was home with my mom a lot. She was always busy with cleaning, cooking, sewing, quilting, running errands, helping with the farm animals, etc.
Some days I would use the educational imaginative toys to build a pretend ranch and then play with the farm animal figurines. I would move them from place to place and talk for them. I would fill the hours of the day in my imaginary world where I called all the shots. I was the writer, director, puppeteer, stage crew, and actors in my fairy tale stories. My stories always had happy ending just like on TV.
To say it is never a dull moment in a house with children is an understatement. One moment you are the queen/king of the castle, signing papers and watching magic shows. The next minute you are the proud owner of a 3 year-old 'puppy' that looks strikingly like your younger son. Pretend play is probably the most important aspect of development for children at any age.
Pretend play kitchen sets allow your kids to practice using the kitchens utensils, or learn about different fruits, vegetables, and other food that they can eat. Kids can also use their imagination playing with puppets to develop their communication skills or play with a medieval castle in which they are the kings/queens of the land that see. There are so many places kids’ imagination can go to, a place with no limits and in which kids learn the most.