The TTS Modern Living Oven & Microwave Unit brings the familiar warmth of a contemporary kitchen into any play space - giving children a genuine sense of context as they explore cooking, timing, and the rhythms of everyday life. Available in sage green as part of TTS's Modern Living Kitchen Collection, this unit is thoughtfully designed for early years classrooms, nurseries, daycares, and home playrooms across North America. It pairs equally well as a standalone addition to an existing home corner or as part of a full Modern Living kitchen setup.

At 100cm tall - a taller-than-standard height designed to consider children's physical reach and movement - this unit encourages children to stretch, bend, and engage their bodies as they play. The clear black display panel invites children to add numbers and begin exploring timer-setting and simple maths in a practical, context-rich environment. Turning knobs and a built-in microwave add functional detail that sparks narrative, encourages decision-making, and gives children ownership over their imaginative scenarios. An accessible storage cupboard below provides space for ovenware and accessories, prompting children to sort, select, and organise as they play.

Constructed from MDF and safety-tested to high standards, this unit is built for the demands of repeated daily use in educational settings. It arrives pre-assembled, so it is ready to anchor a home corner the moment it is placed in the room.

Key Features of the TTS Modern Living Oven & Microwave Unit

• Taller, eye-level design - Designed with children's physical development in mind so they naturally reach, bend, and stretch during play, supporting gross motor engagement alongside imaginative activity
• Clear black display panel - Supports early maths and numeracy by inviting children to place numbers and practise setting timers, connecting cooking role play to contextual learning
• Turning knobs - Provide hands-on tactile interaction that develops fine motor control and builds confidence through realistic, functional movement
• Built-in microwave - Adds a second cooking appliance for richer narrative scenarios, encouraging children to compare cooking methods and think through the sequencing of meal preparation
• Accessible storage cupboard - Creates opportunity for children to select, sort, and organise ovenware and accessories, supporting executive function and independent thinking
• MDF construction - Robust and durable for repeated use in busy educational environments, ensuring the unit remains a lasting part of the play space
• Pre-assembled - Ready to use immediately with no setup required, making it practical for educators and families alike
• Part of the Modern Living Kitchen Collection - Modular design allows this unit to be combined with other pieces including the sink and hob unit, fridge freezer, dishwasher, and cupboards to create a complete home corner kitchen environment
• Safety tested to high standards - Fully certified for use in educational and home settings, giving educators and parents confidence in the play environment they are creating

Skills Children Develop with Role Play Kitchen Equipment

• Social Communication & Language - Rich in opportunities for dialogue, negotiation, and storytelling as children take on roles, share the space, and narrate their play together
• Fine Motor Development - Turning knobs, opening doors, and handling accessories build the precise hand-eye coordination and dexterity that underpin many early literacy and self-care skills
• Cognitive & Mathematical Thinking - Setting timers, sequencing cooking steps, and thinking through what goes in the oven versus the microwave all draw on early maths and problem-solving
• Emotional & Social Development - Cooperative play in a shared kitchen space encourages turn-taking, empathy, and confidence as children mirror the roles and relationships they observe in daily life
• Independence & Self-Regulation - Making choices, managing the play space, and working through imaginative scenarios builds the sense of agency that supports children across learning and daily life

Ideal for

This unit is well-suited to early years classrooms, home corners, nurseries, daycares, Montessori environments, and family playrooms. It serves educators building out a dramatic play or home corner space, parents creating enriching play environments at home, and occupational therapists or developmental practitioners looking for contextual, purposeful role play equipment. Equally engaging for children with a range of developmental profiles - neurodiverse and neurotypical alike.

• Dimensions: H1000 x W400 x D400mm
• Material: MDF
• Colour: Sage green
• Pre-assembled: Yes
• Age suitability: 3 years and above (not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts)
• Safety: Fully safety tested to high standards
• Part of: TTS Modern Living Kitchen Collection (Sage)