Melissa & Doug x Van Leeuwen Wooden Ice Cream Counter

The scooper has a press-and-release mechanism. You press it onto a scoop to pick it up, and then you press the lever on the handle to release the scoop onto a cone or into a cup.

The set includes eight wooden scoops of authentic Van Leeuwen flavors: Pistachio, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Honeycomb, Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, and more.

Yes, it is! The set includes special coins that can be redeemed for two free kids scoops of ice cream at any real Van Leeuwen ice cream shop, which is a fun bonus treat.

The Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Counter is designed for preschool children who are 3 years of age and older. The pieces are chunky, durable, and easy for them to handle.

The reusable menu has prices on it, and the set includes six play money bills. This allows children to practice ordering, counting, and making change in a fun, playful context.

The set includes six different toppings, such as rainbow sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles, chocolate sauce, and caramel sauce, that can be picked up and placed on the ice cream with tongs.

The ice cream counter, as well as the scoops and cone, are all made from high-quality, solid wood, making it a very durable toy that is built to last for many years.

It's a wonderful toy for social play. One child can be the server behind the counter, while another child can be the customer, which encourages communication and turn-taking.

The actions of using the scooper, grasping the toppings with the tongs, and stacking the scoops all help to strengthen a child's hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.