Winter Market in the Playroom – How to Turn the Play Shop into a Festive Stall

As temperatures drop and the holiday season approaches, homes begin to transform into cozy winter worlds. For children, this time of year is filled with magic—and the play shop becomes the perfect stage for festive role play. With a little imagination and the right products from your assortment, a charming winter market can come to life right in the playroom.

Why a Winter Market Role Play Is So Valuable for Children

Role play not only sparks creativity, but also supports social and language development. A “Christmas market” in the play shop offers:

• Seasonal inspiration: Children actively engage with the winter season and shape it through play

• Language practice: Selling, buying, and advising customers encourages natural communication

• Motor skills and everyday understanding: Sorting, stacking, and presenting train coordination and real-life awareness

• Shared play experiences: Siblings, friends, or parents can join in and create meaningful rituals together

How to Turn the Play Shop into a Winter Stall – Step by Step

1. Winter-Themed Decorations

With just a few touches, the classic play shop becomes a festive market stall:

• Small LED string lights

• Mini pine branches or paper snowflakes

• Handmade price tags with winter motifs

• A “Winter Market” sign made from cardboard or wood

2. Product Selection from Your Assortment

Your assortment offers plenty of items that fit perfectly into a winter market theme:

• Sweets & Pastries: Muffins, doughnuts, macarons, cream cake

• Drinks: Fruit tea, milk bottle, cocoa (e.g. from the “Drinks” assortment)

• Savory Snacks: Sausages, sandwiches, cheese platter

• Seasonal Specialties: Items from the “Culinary Journey” series like gingerbread or French tarts

3. Winter Market Play Ideas

• Children create themed stalls (e.g. “Sweets,” “Savory,” “Hot Drinks”)

• Use play money and baskets for a realistic shopping experience

• Parents or siblings play the role of customers

• Add simple “special offers” like “2 muffins for the price of 1” to introduce basic math

Gift Tip: Play Shop Accessories for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is also gift-giving time—and accessories for the play shop make thoughtful, long-lasting presents. Popular choices include:

• Sweet Treats Assortment

• Drinks Assortment

• Grill Party Assortment (great for pretend winter barbecues)

• Culinary Journey – France or Scandinavia

Conclusion: Winter Imagination Meets Educational Value

A Christmas market in the playroom is more than just play—it creates memories, nurtures skills, and brings families together. With the right products from your assortment, the play shop becomes a festive experience that delights children and impresses parents alike.