The Yum Cha in Bamboo Steamer set features 31 hand-made felt food pieces, including dim sum, dumplings, and buns, all beautifully presented in a 30cm bamboo steamer.
This set also includes 2 pairs of chopsticks and offers a fun, eco-friendly way to explore Asian cuisine. Ideal for children 3+, the bamboo steamer can be used for real steaming when not in play.
Benefits for Educational Use:
- Cultural Exploration: Introduces children to the traditional Asian dining experience of Yum Cha, expanding their understanding of global cuisine and culture.
- Imaginative Play: Encourages role-playing as children pretend to cook, serve, and enjoy their Yum Cha meals, supporting social and communication skills.
- Fine Motor Skills: Promotes dexterity and hand-eye coordination as children pick up and arrange food items with chopsticks or by hand.
- Healthy Eating Awareness: Exposes children to a variety of foods commonly found in Yum Cha, helping them develop food recognition and healthy eating habits.
- Sustainability: Made from pure wool and dyed with non-toxic colours, ensuring eco-friendly and safe play.
Classroom Ideas:
- Set up a “Yum Cha Restaurant” role-playing station where children can serve dim sum to their classmates, practicing social skills, manners, and sharing.
- Use the food pieces in a cultural studies lesson, discussing the history and traditions of Yum Cha and Chinese cuisine.
- Incorporate the chopsticks as part of fine motor activities, encouraging children to practice using chopsticks to pick up small items.
- Create a sorting or matching activity, where children match the felt food pieces to their real-life counterparts, developing classification skills.
Product Details:
- Set Includes: 31 felt food pieces (dim sum, dumplings, buns, and more), 2 bamboo steamers, and 2 pairs of chopsticks.
- Bamboo Steamer Size: 30 cm diameter.
- Material: Hand-made from pure wool, dyed with non-toxic colours.
- Age: Suitable for children 3+ years (chopsticks should be removed for younger children).
