Feed the imagination with this beautifully crafted wooden chopping play food set! it includes 14 hand-painted solid wood pieces that can be mixed and matched to create a balanced 'meal'. four wooden crates are included to sort the food into groups. Kids can also sort by colour or use the crates to combine foods to serve up pretend-play food. this sturdy and colourful realistic wooden food set will satisfy kids’ hunger for hands-on play and can nourish cognitive development, too! all pieces are attached with Hook and Loop Fastener, which makes cutting safe. it helps introduce the basics of nutrition and can be used to teach early number skills, colour recognition, sorting, and grouping. The smooth, solid wood pieces are sized for small hands to help promote fine motor skills and dexterity. The collection will spur creative play and encourage budding young chefs to explore healthy food for years to come. the food group wooden play food set makes a great gift for kids ages 3 and up.