No wonder we celebrate National Sandwich Day (Friday, November 3)—in the United States alone, nearly half of all adults eat at least one sandwich a day. That adds up to over 125 million sandwiches eaten in the U.S. every single day!
To help your family get in on the National Sandwich Day fun, Melissa & Doug is happy to provide a FREE National Sandwich Day Printable activity for kids: a Sandwich Search word hunt! What’s on the menu? FREE learning fun from Melissa & Doug!
Enjoy sandwich-themed pretend play from Melissa & Doug for National Sandwich Day (November 3)!
If you’re a parent or caregiver who’s looking to keep the National Sandwich Day celebration going, let us recommend some carefully curated pretend play items designed to engage kids, power imaginations, and help develop key skills that will serve little ones well in school and beyond. Plus, our high-quality, long-lasting toys are designed to be passed on from sibling to sibling, and family to family, for generations of screen-free, hands-on fun, so you’ll get long-lasting value from your Melissa & Doug toy purchase.
Read on to learn more about our top sandwich-themed pretend play from Melissa & Doug!
Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter
Create piled-high sandwiches, made to order with this wooden sandwich counter play set with all the fixins! The sturdy wooden deli counter includes a play meat and cheese slicer for the wooden play food, and felt sandwich roll and toppings to create sandwiches ordered from the menu. There’s a wooden dressing bottle, play snacks, and a cup with drink insert to round out meals that customers can pay for with the included play money! An illustrated guide helps with sandwich prep and shows kids how to use the slicer. All 52 pieces are stored in the sandwich counter for easy cleanup. It's a deliciously fun way to encourage counting, sorting, and fine motor skills, as well as imaginative play and storytelling.
There’s plenty of room to get playtime cooking and to satisfy hungry imaginations in this roomy two-in-one food truck play tent! With service windows on both sides, the large, sturdy fabric playhouse lets kids pretend to serve barbecue from one side and ice cream from the other. It stands more than 3 feet tall and nearly 4 feet long, giving plenty of space for multiple kids to play. This unique play space is packed with playful details, such as door and window flaps that roll up, a roof flap that opens, mesh fabric in the front window, and durable floor material. It comes with a double-sided reusable menu to make ordering extra fun. The play tent is easy to assemble and easy to pack away in the handy take-along storage tote. Kids 3 and older will be taking their imaginations on the road for years to come!
Open your own sandwich shop with this 33-piece smorgasbord of fabulous felt food pieces! Use white or wheat bread slices or a pita pocket, then layer on the meats, cheeses, vegetables, condiments and more. Build a submarine, a grinder, a hoagie or a Dagwood sandwich! With dozens of sandwich stuffers included, we've got the ingredients for any special order!
Come 'n get it! This set has everything an aspiring chef needs to cook up yummy treats. The role play costume includes a chef's jacket with big pockets and red-gingham accents, chef's hat, oven mitt, three wooden utensils, a set of plastic measuring spoons, and a name tag so kids can personalize their outfit. The Chef Role Play Set is sized to fit boys and girls ages 3 to 6. The high-quality fabrics and solid construction ensure durability so little ones can wear it over and over again. The jacket can be machine washed, and it comes with accessories that can easily be wiped clean. With authentic chef details, these role-play accessories encourage lots of exciting pretend play for little master chefs! The costume set helps promote narrative thinking and creative expression, along with independent and cooperative play.
Sandwich Making Set - Wooden Play Food
Stack your sandwich the way you like it with the 16 "fixins" in this wooden sandwich kit. Use the wooden knife to slice apart the pieces--a satisfying "crunch" sound tells you your ingredients are fresh! The included wooden storage tray is perfect for keeping it all organized between meals.
Wooden Chef's Kitchen - Cloud or Charcoal
Budding young chefs can hone their craft in this beautifully designed, white marble-colored modern play kitchen! The easy to assemble chef's kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer with innovative working ice maker that dispenses two included "ice cubes," an oven and stove top with dials that turn, microwave with turning plate, sink with moving faucet and handle, grocery checklist, movable hooks, and ample shelving and storage for easy cleanup. Detailed, illustrated instructions make this kitchen simple to put together. Assembled, it stands approximately 3.5 feet (1 meter) long and more than three feet (0.9 meters) high, roomy enough for multiple kids to play at once. Sturdy, top-quality wooden construction means it will stand up to years of creative make-believe meal-making!
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