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Teachearlyyears.com 49 Bon appetit BIOPLASTIC DINNER SET The perfect complement to Hope’s natural wood kitchen, this environmentally friendly set of plates, cups, a cooking pot and cutlery comes in neutral colours and is made from 100% renewable sugar cane. It’s 100% recyclable, too. £16.99 ex. VAT, hope-education.co.uk Woodworking CARPENTER’S SET Packed inside this wooden carry case you’ll find a wide range of play tools, plus nuts and bolts, two storage drawers and a ruler – just the thing for a role play workshop. £32.35, ex. VAT, eduzone.co.uk RESOURCES ROLEPLAY DUO BIG & BOUNTIFUL This large role play / storage centre is just the thing for creating ‘easy in, easy out’ areas. It’s lockable and can store six 50L boxes. £595, cosydirect.com CREATIVE ROLE PLAY IN THE EARLY YEARS Written by Alistair Bryce Clegg, this inspiring resource includes guidance on planning, stimulating and organising role play both inside and out. £17.99, bloomsbury.com MUD KITCHEN VEGETABLE STONES Provide your outdoor chefs with some intriguing ingredients for their muddy concoctions with this eight-piece collection of vegetables – perfect for a healthy stew! £24.95, ex. VAT, tts-group.co.uk Play in role in the fresh air with these resources… More ideas! Read Hilary White’s ideas for dragon- themed role play inspired by Steve Anthony’s Amazing this issue – turn to page 16. Hiding places CONSTRUCTA DEN Versatile, easy to use and most importantly great fun, the Constructa Den inspires children’s creative instincts by inviting them to make and explore a host of hideaway spaces – ideas for several of which are included in the box. educationaladvantage.co.uk MUST BUY PRETEND & PLAY CALCULATOR CASH REGISTER Invite your budding retailers to open a shop and serve their friends with this sturdy cash register. It includes a 44-piece collection of play money, plus a toy credit card, and features a working cash drawer. £36, learningresources.co.uk GREEN MEANS GO! ROLE PLAY, ROAD SAFETY SET Here’s a great option whether you want to teach children how to be careful on the roads, or they want to have fun directing/impeding the scooter traffic. The signs’ bases can be filled with sand for stability. £199.45 ex. VAT, eduzone.co.uk Take it outside!