Pretend play crafts are so much fun for toddlers ... These cute little printable animals can provide hours of playtime. Ice cream is a real treat and a surefire way to calm any toddler.

Pretend play pirates with swords who capture prisoners ... of imaginative play using this beautiful wooden 28-piece wooden ice cream set that includes scoops, toppings, cones, and $1 bills.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle ... encourages kids to use their imagination to create the pretend ice cream shop of their dreams with everything from a variety of ice cream scoops ...

"Play pretend ice cream van at home with so many ways to get creative. “Make Play-Doh ice cream treats with the soft serve machine and scooping station, decorate with the sprinkle maker ...

Especially before kids enter school, pretend play is their main way of building ... This miniature town is complete with a puppet theater, ice cream parlor, grocery store and bank for kids to ...