Perfect for:

• 3–4 yrs: Strengthens hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills through slicing and re-sticking vegetables.
• 4–5 yrs: Builds vocabulary by naming veggies and fuels imaginative roleplay as little chefs or café owners.
• 5–6 yrs: Encourages teamwork, social play, and storytelling around cooking and healthy eating.

If your little one has ever tried to chop a banana with your best chef’s knife (heart attack moment, anyone?), this Mini Chef Chopping Board is the safer, happier solution.

Complete with a child-friendly wooden knife, chopping board, and a colourful selection of cut-apart veggies (carrot, beet, tomato, onion, and scallion), this set makes meal-prep play both fun and educational. Each piece is cleverly held together with hook-and-loop, so children can practise slicing and sticking them back together again and again.

Pretend cooking games help toddlers learn food names, develop social skills, and build confidence in the kitchen. Plus, the simple act of chopping supports fine motor development, hand dexterity, and problem-solving. Perfect for pretend kitchens, market stalls, or even a restaurant run by teddy bears.

Key features:

• Includes 16 pieces: 5 vegetables, chopping board, and child-safe wooden knife
• Veggies connect with hook-and-loop for repeat chopping play
• Encourages language, social skills, and healthy eating conversations
• Supports Montessori-inspired roleplay and practical life learning
• Made from sustainable rubberwood and finished with non-toxic paints

Tender Leaf Toys are hand-crafted in Indonesia from SVLK-certified reclaimed rubberwood. Each toy is finished with non-toxic, water-based paints, then certified to EN 71, ASTM and AS/NZS standards. For every tree they up-cycle, the brand plants another, letting you delight your little one today and nurture a greener tomorrow. So when you order a Tender Leaf Toy from Curious Moonbeam, at least 2 trees get planted! With your help, we choose to nurture the earth for the children of tomorrow.

Dimensions: Chopping board approx. 20 cm x 15 cm

Safety: Suitable for children 3 years+. Contains small parts - use with adult supervision.

Shipping: Shipped from our NZ-based supplier. Expected shipping time is 3–5 business days.