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 Drawing Board LCD combines a 22.5 x 16 cm drawing area with a compact wooden frame in birch and plywood, creating a reusable space for doodles, shapes and first writing attempts. The black screen stands out clearly against the colourful border, and the attached stylus gives a direct way to start drawing without extra accessories. A cord keeps the stylus connected to the frame, which helps keep the pen with the board between uses. The handheld format works well for short drawing breaks on a sofa, at a table or while travelling, and the wooden surround gives the edges a solid feel during use. The illustrated frame adds playful visual detail with small motifs around the screen. Two batteries are included. From free drawing to tracing simple lines and practising letters, the board supports calm creative moments with a surface that can be used again and again. Age marking: 3Y+.
Toy Kitchens & Food
Chopping Board
100003731€14.99
The Chopping Board set brings a compact kitchen play format into everyday role play with a 25 x 14 x 3.5 cm board and 16 pieces made with pinewood and plywood parts. The included cutting board creates a clear base for arranging the pieces, so sorting, placing and simple pretend food preparation can stay visually organised on a table or in a play kitchen. The wooden parts give the set a tactile feel that suits repeated handling, while the 16-piece format offers enough variety for short setup-and-play sessions without overwhelming the scene. Pinewood and plywood combine in a straightforward construction that keeps the focus on grasping, moving and positioning each piece. The compact dimensions also make the set easy to bring into existing kitchen play areas where space is limited. In daily play, the board can be used for simple serving scenes, first sorting tasks or calm role-play moments alongside other kitchen toys. The age marking 2Y+ places the set in an early play stage where hand control, object recognition and routine-based pretend play begin to connect through repeated actions.
Toy Kitchens & Food
Chopping Board Fruits
100003721€17.99
Chopping Board Fruits brings pretend food 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 each play session a clear setup for arranging, serving and make-believe kitchen routines. The age marking is 2Y+, and the mixed construction uses oakwood, birchwood and plywood. The fruit pieces are designed for repeated cutting play, so the action stays focused on placing a piece on the board, pressing the wooden knife through the join, and matching the halves back together. That sequence gives small hands a concrete task built around grip changes, guided pressure and visual matching. The tray keeps the pieces gathered in one place, which supports tidy transitions between sorting, carrying and role-play scenes. At a small table, the set suits simple everyday play scenes such as preparing fruit for a toy meal, laying pieces out by colour, or handing the tray across in a pretend serving moment. The compact board format also works well for short play sessions where the pieces are lifted, cut, reassembled and set back into place. Made in: CN
Toy Kitchens & Food
Magnetic Eggs
100003737€11.99
This birchwood egg set brings a familiar kitchen staple into pretend play with 6 eggs packed in an egg box measuring 10.5 x 16 x 7 cm. Among the 9 pieces, 3 eggs use a magnetic function that lets the halves join and separate with a clear, repeatable action, adding an extra handling step during cooking and serving scenes. The carton format keeps the pieces together between play sessions and makes the set easy to place beside pans, plates or a play shop display. White and brown egg finishes create a realistic food look, while the split eggs show a yolk detail that adds another visual cue during role play. The magnetic connection gives each opening and closing movement a defined response, which supports controlled hand movements and repeated practice with matching parts. On a play kitchen worktop, in a toy market, or as part of a breakfast setup, the eggs fit naturally into everyday scenes that children already know. The set works well for filling a carton, preparing meals in a pan, or arranging ingredients for imaginative household play.
Panels
Hanging-Magnetic Board with Letters
100002577€21.99
The Hanging-Magnetic Board brings 2 writing surfaces together in a 42 x 30 cm format, with 1 magnetic blackboard and 1 magnetic white foil pen board framed in pinewood and MDF. Alongside drawing and writing, the set adds 26 magnetic wooden letters that can be placed, moved and rearranged for first word building and letter recognition. The included 5 chalks and 1 foil pen create 2 distinct ways to use the board, from broad chalk lines on the dark surface to smooth pen strokes on the white side. Magnetic placement turns letter practice into an active task, as each character is picked up, positioned and changed by hand. This supports controlled hand movements and keeps early writing sessions varied through switching between surfaces and tools. Hung in a playroom or learning corner, the board suits short drawing breaks, simple spelling practice and shared message games. Age marking: 3Y+. Letters, chalk and pen are included, so the board is ready for everyday creative use.
Toy Kitchens & Food
Play Kitchen
100002494€99.00
This play kitchen combines a light-up cooker, sink, oven and extractor fan in one wooden unit sized at 36 x 69 x 99.5 cm. Pinewood, basswood and plywood shape a freestanding kitchen layout that gives pretend cooking a clear structure, from the hob area at the top to the oven space and storage below. The light function adds a visible response during cooking scenes, while the sink and extractor fan extend play beyond the stovetop alone. Turning the controls, opening the oven and cabinet sections, and moving between the different work areas creates varied hand movements that support coordination during role play. Assembly is required and takes 60 minutes. 2 batteries are required separately. In everyday play, the kitchen suits solo scenes as well as shared household routines, with one child working at the sink while another uses the cooker or oven. The upright format makes it easy to return to familiar cooking, washing and serving scenarios across repeated play sessions.
Panels
Standing Blackboard Easel
100002588€39.99
The Standing Blackboard brings 2 drawing surfaces into one beechwood easel: a chalkboard on one side and a magnetic paintboard on the other. With a 58 x 86 cm format, the board gives enough space for large chalk lines, first letters and simple picture ideas, while the freestanding frame keeps the activity at a comfortable height for 3Y+ use. The set includes 1 pen, 10 chalks and 1 sponge, so drawing, writing and wiping can start with the included tools. The lower tray stores the accessories directly under the board, keeping the working area clear between changes from chalk sketches to marker lines. The double-sided layout supports different hand movements and lets one side be wiped while the other remains in use. Assembly takes 15 minutes, and the 13-piece construction keeps the easel compact enough for everyday placement in indoor rooms. In playrooms, bedrooms or living areas, the board suits quiet drawing time, first writing practice and shared turns at the easel. One side can hold chalk marks, letters or simple sums, while the magnetic paintboard is ready for fresh lines after a quick wipe.
Children's Workbenches & Tools
Work Bench
100001844€39.99
The Work Bench brings classic workshop role play into a compact wooden format with 49 pieces for sawing, hammering and fastening. A saw, hammer, spanner, screws, nuts and connecting pieces create clear hands-on actions, while the bench layout gives each task a fixed place. Basswood and plywood shape the construction, and the 19 x 42 x 39 cm footprint keeps the setup manageable for play areas. The bench stands 39 cm high and suits repeated use of the included tools in a child-scaled working position. The lower tray adds practical storage for loose parts, so screws, nuts and connectors stay together between building rounds. Assembly is required and takes 30 minutes. The set is marked for ages 3Y+. Pretend repair scenes, simple fastening routines and free workshop play all grow from the same setup, whether the focus is sorting parts, turning connectors or combining pieces on the bench surface. The compact size also makes it easy to place in a bedroom or play corner without losing the feel of a dedicated work area.
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.