Holiday play does not have to be loud or chaotic to be meaningful. 🎄 This Melissa and Doug Christmas cookie set is a great example of hands on pretend play that supports real skill building. Children use a spatula to carefully separate the Velcro cookies from the baking tray, place them, and reset the work again and again. That simple motion builds fine motor strength, wrist rotation, hand eye coordination, and focus. These are the same foundational skills children need for writing, food preparation, and independence. No batteries. No noise. Just calm, hands on holiday play that fits beautifully into a child centered home. If you want this on your holiday shelf or in your play kitchen right now, comment DECEMBER 🎄🍪 montessoriathome practicallife woodentoys montessorimom learningthroughplay