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Role play is the sand-pit of life!
Are 'role-play' and 'pretend-play' toys the same? The answer is 'yes' if they require children to imagine what it's like to be, or do something new. While it looks they're just 'playing', role play is considered a testing ground for life ... a place where kids learn to share, learn to empathise, and test our ideas. We can encourage this type of play by creating an environment which facilitates imaginative outcomes rather than fixed/determined outcomes.
Geppetto's Workshop staff are experts at 'play', and we all have experience with children and their developmental stages and journey. If you're going to buy online in Australia, consider whether the pretend-play toy needs to be transportable or not. Some are a simple, like a paper-doll kit to take on long journeys, and some are large, like a doll house to set up in the bedroom.
Role play is a vital and enjoyable aspect of a child's development. By pretending to be different characters, children enhance their creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills. Role play fosters language development as it requires communication and vocabulary expansion. It also encourages empathy and understanding of others' perspectives, helping build stronger interpersonal relationships. Role play aids in emotional regulation as children explore feelings and scenarios in a safe, controlled environment.
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Topsy Turvy Ragdoll - Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Mel and Steff$78.50Imagine your child's excitement when they first discover you can flip Goldilocks upside down to reveal Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and little Baby Bear! ...
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Topsy Turvy Ragdoll - Little Red Riding Hood
Mel and Steff$78.50Imagine your child's excitement when they first discover you can flip Little Red Riding Hood over to reveal the Woodsman, Granny and the Wolf. The ...
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Train Whistle - 21.5 cm
Fun Factory$5.95Our train whistle sounds a bit like our local steam train ... Puffing Billy. It's easy to use, but takes the strength of a 4 year old to make the f...
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Army Men - 20 pcs
Toysmith$7.50A 1940's classic ... done affordably today The tub includes 20 army soldiers in various positions ready for combat. This little set is for roleplay...
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House Box Tea Shop - 19 pcs
Belle and Boo$119.95Invite your dollies and teddies and immerse yourself into the magical world of Belle & Boo.This enchanting melamine tea set features the well-l...
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Dancing Doll - Indigo / 37 Inch / Brown Fuscia Brunette
Ballerina and Me$79.95This is Indigo! Let your child dance about your home with their very own ballet partner. This classic toy is 940mm tall and has elastic loops on bo...
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Topsy Turvy Ragdoll - Harmony
Mel and Steff$64.95Imagine your child's excitement when they first discover you can flip Harmony upside down to reveal another character! This doll set includes two l...
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Metal Clothes Line
Geppettos Workshop$64.95Yes ... it's a mini Hill's Hoist! Made almost entirely of chrome plated steel, this little unit is remarkably stable and includes pegs and line. Pe...
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Topsy Turvy Ragdoll - Sleepy Wakey
Mel and Steff$64.95Imagine your child's excitement when they first discover you can flip Sleepy Wakey upside down to reveal another character! This doll set includes ...
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Play Money - Notes
Geppettos Workshop$17.50Designed in Melbourne with all the Australian notes in multiples. This little set is perfect for role play shops and markets, or for use in games w...
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Dress-Up Girl - 18 pcs / Assorted Designs
Fun Factory$14.50Another Fun Factory staple of Geppetto's Workshop. The Dress-Up Girl box set includes 6 different sets of headwear, body and pants. You can mix-n-m...
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Dancing Doll - Katrina / 37 Inch / Peach Gold Blonde
Ballerina and Me$79.95This is Katrina! Let your child dance about your home with their very own ballet partner. This classic toy is 940mm tall and has elastic loops on b...
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Wooden Fruit and Vegetables - Grapes
ToysLink$4.95Our wooden fruit grapes are a great addition to role-playing games around healthy eating and kitchen fun. Each piece is compliant to Australian Saf...
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Wooden Fruit and Vegetables - Radish
ToysLink$3.00Our wooden vegetable radish is a great addition to role-playing games around healthy eating and kitchen fun. Each piece is compliant to Australian ...
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Wooden Fruit and Vegetables - Cabbage
ToysLink$5.80Our wooden vegetable cabbage is a great addition to role-playing games around healthy eating and kitchen fun. Each piece is compliant to Australian...
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Tin Tea Set - Fruit / 15 pcs
Kaper Kidz$31.50Absolutely beautiful tin tea set with 4 complete settings including cups, saucers, pot and tray. Each item has smooth rolled edges to make them saf...
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Shopping Trolley - Red
Fun Factory$39.95This little shopping cart is great for role-play shopping trips at home. It folds away so you can store it between uses. The little red seat is des...
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Topsy Turvy Ragdoll - Three Little Pigs
Mel and Steff$78.50Imagine your child's excitement when they first discover you can flip Mother Pig over to reveal the nasty Wolf. All three little pigs are removable...
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Magnetic Art Case - Dino World
MierEdu$32.50These educational magnetic puzzle games are easy to carry and fun for play on the go. With the help of magnets, kids can create their own stories a...
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