Wooden Role Play Toys
Taking on a different role is not only great fun, it also promotes development. If you want to learn more about our role-playing games for kids, you should read on right here.
Educational Toys
Drawing Board LCD
100002574€17.99
The LCD drawing board combines a 22.5 x 16 cm writing surface with a compact birch and plywood frame – a reusable surface for doodles, shapes and first writing attempts. The black screen stands out clearly against the colourful frame, and the stylus means children can start straight away without any extra accessories. A cord keeps the stylus attached to the frame so it does not go missing between drawing sessions. The handy size works well for short creative breaks on the sofa, at a table or on the go, and the wooden frame gives the edges a solid feel during use. The illustrated frame adds a playful touch with small motifs around the screen. Two batteries are included. Whether drawing freely, tracing simple lines or practising letters – the board accompanies quiet creative moments with a surface that can be used over and over again. Recommended age: 3+.
Toy Kitchens & Food
Magnetic Eggs
100003737€11.99
This birchwood egg set brings a familiar kitchen element into role play: 6 eggs sit in an egg carton measuring 10.5 x 16 x 7 cm. Among the 9 pieces are 3 eggs with a magnetic function, whose halves join and separate with a clear, repeatable movement – adding an extra action step during cooking and serving play. The box format keeps all pieces together between play sessions and sits easily alongside pans, plates or a play shop display. White and brown eggs give a realistic appearance, while the split eggs reveal a yolk detail that adds another visual cue during role play. The magnetic connection makes every opening and closing movement feel distinct, supporting controlled hand movements and repeated practice with matching parts. Whether on a play kitchen worktop, in a toy shop or as part of a breakfast setup, the eggs fit naturally into everyday scenes children already know. The set is suited to filling a carton, preparing meals in a pan or arranging ingredients for imaginative household role play.
Toy Kitchens & Food
Chopping Board
100003731€14.99
The cutting board set brings a compact kitchen play format into everyday play: a board measuring 25 x 14 x 3.5 cm and 16 pieces made from pine and plywood. The included cutting board provides a clear base surface on which the pieces can be arranged – sorting, placing and recreating simple food preparation stays visually organised on a table or in a play kitchen. The wooden pieces give the set a pleasant tactile quality that invites repeated handling. The 16-piece format offers enough variety for short play sessions without overcrowding the scene. Pine and plywood come together in a straightforward construction where gripping, moving and positioning the individual pieces takes centre stage. The compact dimensions also make the set easy to integrate into existing play kitchen areas where space is limited. In everyday play, the board can be used for simple serving scenes, first sorting tasks or calm role-play moments alongside other kitchen accessories. The age recommendation from 2 years places the set in an early play phase in which hand control, object recognition and routine-based role play develop together through repeated actions.
Toy Kitchens & Food
Chopping Board Fruits
100003721€17.99
Cutting Board Fruits brings kitchen role play into a compact 12-piece wooden set with a tray measuring 26 x 16.5 cm. The board holds colourful fruit pieces and a wooden cutting accessory, giving every play session a clear framework for arranging, serving and recreating kitchen scenes. The age recommendation is from 2 years; the mixed construction uses oak, birch and plywood. The fruit pieces are designed for repeated cutting play: place a piece on the board, press the wooden knife through the connection and put the halves back together. This sequence gives small hands a concrete task that combines grip changes, directed pressure and visual matching. The tray keeps all parts together and makes it easy to move between sorting, carrying and role-play scenes. At a small table the set suits everyday play scenes: preparing fruit for a toy meal, laying out pieces by colour or passing the tray around in a serving role-play. The compact format also works well for short play sessions where the parts are picked up, cut, reassembled and tidied away. Made in: CN
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Children's Workbenches & Tools
Work Bench
100001844€39.99
The workbench brings classic workshop role play together in a compact wooden format with 49 pieces. A saw, hammer, wrench, screws, nuts and connectors allow hands-on actions, while the layout of the workbench gives every step its own place. Lime wood and plywood are used in the construction; the dimensions of 19 x 42 x 39 cm keep the footprint manageable. At 39 cm tall, the workbench is sized to suit children's proportions and invites repeated use of the included tools. The lower shelf provides practical storage for loose parts, keeping screws, nuts and connectors together between building sessions. Assembly of 30 minutes is required. The set is suitable from 3 years. Whether acting out repair scenes, fastening connections or freely combining parts – sorting, turning and assembling on the work surface all start from the same basic set. The compact format makes it easy to place the workbench in a child's room or play corner without losing the feel of a real workspace.
Panels
Hanging-Magnetic Board with Letters
100002577€21.99
The Hanging Magnetic Board combines 2 writing surfaces in a format of 42 x 30 cm: a magnetic chalkboard and a magnetic writing film, framed in pine wood and MDF. As well as drawing and writing, the set includes 26 magnetic wooden letters that can be placed, shifted and rearranged for first word practice and letter recognition. The 5 included chalks and 1 marker pen open up 2 different ways to use the board: broad chalk strokes on the dark side and smooth pen lines on the white film side. Placing the letters turns practice into an active task – each character is picked up, positioned and reset as needed. This encourages controlled hand movements and keeps early writing sessions varied through the switch between surfaces and tools. Hung up in a playroom or learning corner, the board is well suited for short drawing breaks, simple spelling practice and shared message games. Recommended age: from 3 years. Letters, chalk and pen are included in the delivery – the board is ready to use straight away.
Toy Kitchens & Food
Play Kitchen
100002494€99.00
This play kitchen brings together a light-up hob, sink, oven and extractor hood in a single wooden unit measuring 36 x 69 x 99.5 cm. Pine, lime and plywood form a freestanding kitchen structure that gives cooking play a clear layout – from the hob at the top to the oven and storage space below. The light function provides a visible response during cooking, while the sink and extractor hood extend play beyond the hob. Turning dials, opening the oven and cupboard doors and moving between the different work areas produces a varied range of hand movements that support coordination during role play. Assembly required, approximately 60 minutes. 2 batteries required separately. In everyday play the kitchen works equally well for solo sessions and shared household scenes, where one child works at the sink while another uses the hob or oven. The upright format invites children to repeat familiar cooking, washing and serving situations across many rounds of play.
Panels
Standing Blackboard Easel
100002588€39.99
The standing easel board brings two drawing surfaces together in one beech wood frame: a chalkboard on one side and a magnetic drawing board on the other. The 58 x 86 cm format provides plenty of space for broad chalk strokes, first letters and simple picture ideas, while the freestanding frame holds the board at a comfortable working height for children aged 3 and above. The set includes 1 pen, 10 pieces of chalk and 1 sponge, so drawing, writing and wiping can begin straight away. The lower tray stores all accessories directly beneath the board and keeps the workspace tidy when switching between chalk and pen. Thanks to the double-sided design, one surface can be wiped clean while the other remains in use. Assembly is completed in 15 minutes, and the 13-piece construction stays compact enough to find a permanent spot indoors. Whether in a children's room, bedroom or living area, the board suits quiet drawing sessions, first writing practice and shared time at the easel. One side takes chalk strokes, letters or simple sums, while the magnetic drawing board is ready for new ideas again after a quick wipe.
Toy Kitchens & Food
Eichhorn Chopping Board
100003722available in stores
Eichhorn Chopping Boards, Set with Vegetables: Children can enjoy having their first go at cutting vegetables using the Eichhorn chopping boards. Each vegetable is made up of two parts that are joined together by hook-and-loop fasteners. The two halves are separated using the knife. Made in: CN
Eichhorn role play toys - playfully experience the world of adults
Whether in the workshop, kitchen or school - children love to imitate activities from the adult world. With role-playing games, they play really creatively and learn some important skills along the way. Role-playing games for children come in a variety of designs. The following guide shows you what to look for when buying one.
Learning through play with role play toys for children
Whether shopping in the store, working at the workbench, a day in the classroom or cooking in the children's kitchen - with numerous play worlds, role play can be found for children in many variations.
Through play, children learn to explore typical everyday situations from the family or working world and to deal with corresponding challenges. Role-playing toys are important for the development of social skills, and they also promote creativity, imagination and dexterity.
The Eichhorn role play toy assortment for children
Toys from Eichhorn are available in many theme worlds for which children are enthusiastic. Here you can find the most popular product categories of Eichhorn role-playing toys.
Store and accessories
A store with matching role-play toy accessories is one of the absolute classics. Equipped with real goods and a cash register, children imitate the daily shopping in the supermarket. Communication is also encouraged when children take on the role of shopper or salesperson. The scanner checkout allows children to try out their first price calculations in a playful way.
Children's workbenches and tools
Little boys, but also many girls, love hammering, screwing and sawing - perhaps to imitate the crafty dad or uncle. With a children's workbench and matching children's tools, role play is really fun for little craftsmen, and they also learn their first important hand movements.
Children's kitchens and accessories
Children love cooking and like to practice it playfully in their own children's kitchen. With wooden children's kitchens plus accessories, kids become real star chefs who conjure up their first own dishes and then serve them to their parents or siblings. At the same time, they learn how to use typical kitchen equipment.
What to look for when buying role-playing toys?
Regardless of which toys you choose, there are a few more criteria to consider when making a purchase besides the age recommendation.
Age recommendation
Children from two to three years of age love role play. Most manufacturers therefore recommend role-playing toys from two years of age or role-playing toys from tree years of age - even older children at four or five years of age still enjoy playing with them. If a role play toy contains small parts (e.g. tool box with screws), it is not suitable for children under three years of age, as there is a risk of swallowing.
Product quality
High-quality materials ensure that a role play will last a long time. Especially the handling of workbenches is often very robust. Correspondingly hard wood is important, which neither breaks nor splinters under high load.
Hygiene
Toys are often touched every day, getting dirty or smeared with food residues. It is practical if it can simply be wiped off with a slightly damp cloth after use. Be careful not to damage the paint or glue.
Security
A toy that is safe for children has neither sharp corners nor edges and also contains no plasticizers or paints and varnishes that are harmful to health. Only water-based paints that are ecological and safe for children should be used.
Sustainability
Wood from sustainable forestry is the best choice when parents are interested in role-playing toys. Toys produced in their own country also do not have to travel long distances for transportation.
Conclusion: role-playing toys - versatile toys for fun & learning
Eichhorn role play toys are versatile and educational. Let your child slip into their favourite roles. How about a children's workbench and tools for little craftsmen? Or a realistic children's kitchen for real gourmet cooks?
When using role-play toys, children playfully try out different professions and train their communication and manual skills. The Eichhorn role play range scores particularly well with its high-quality materials and realistic look. The products look confusingly similar to the originals from the real world.
The complete range can be found on the Eichhorn homepage. There you can also find other categories such as outdoor toys, wooden puzzles, dollhouses and much more.