Perfect for pre-schoolers longing to act out "real world" scenarios and assert some control over their lives (and irresistible to older kids, too!), this wooden play set from Melissa & Doug allows kids to choose: How many scoops? What flavours? Is it time for seconds yet? Imagining themselves on the other side of the counter, busy "scoopers" will naturally exercise communication skills, hand-eye coordination, sorting, counting, memory, and sequencing as their confidence and social skills grow., , For a child, possibly the only thing more delicious than an ice cream dessert is the amazing chance to be the one in charge of it!