Melissa & Doug Wooden Classic School Bus

Pretend play leads to cooperative play, is excellent for developing imaginations, and creative young minds! Imaginary play is a crucial developmental stage. It’s the stage in which all children begin to develop an understanding of the world around them, and learn to safely navigate those surroundings through imitation, practice and exploration. It’s also a foundation for basic social and language skills. The School Bus Toy Set can be used with children with SPD, ASD and other social and emotional disorders, overcome fears, anxieties and concerns related to getting on the bus, attending school or school refusal through pretend play: Use pretend play to work through different scenarios in the quiet and safety of your own home or therapy… The school bus is here! There's a friendly driver at the wheel and room for six happy passengers in this eight-piece wooden play set. With easy-rolling wheels and a door that opens and closes, this exciting set stars a timeless-favorite vehicle and includes all the solid-wood play figures kids need to fill the seats. Durable construction means the fun will go on through countless pickups and drop-offs! SENSES/SKILLS: • Pretend Play • Preparing for everyday situations • Sensory transition coaching • Imaginative play FEATURES: • Includes 8 high-quality wooden pieces--school bus and 7 people • Solid-wood play figures • Smooth-rolling wheels • School bus features a working door and flip-open stop sign for safe crossings. • Ideal for building sorting, matching and counting skills, and for hours of imaginative play! Ages 3+