There is something about a well-designed play kitchen that draws children in immediately. The TTS Modern Living Sink & Hob Unit in Sage is a premium role play kitchen built for early years classrooms, daycares, and home corners across North America - combining contemporary style, robust construction, and genuine developmental value in a single unit.

Part of TTS's Modern Living Collection, this combined sink and hob unit pairs a functional metal sink with turning taps and a sleek modern hob with knobs for controls, all finished in a contemporary sage green with a wood-effect worktop. The under-sink storage is generous enough for recycling containers or play props, and the unit is designed to complement other pieces in the Modern Living range as your home corner or classroom setup grows.

Key Features of the TTS Modern Living Sink & Hob Unit - Sage

• Metal Sink with Turning Taps - Realistic and interactive so children can engage in authentic water-play scenarios, building vocabulary around hygiene, cleaning, and everyday home routines
• Modern Hob with Knobs for Controls - Tactile controls that turn and respond to small hands, supporting fine motor skill development and encouraging imaginative cooking play
• Wood-Effect Worktop - A stylish, contemporary finish that mirrors the look of a real kitchen, helping children connect play to their own home environment
• Double Cupboard with Shelving - Accessible under-sink storage for pots, pans, recycling props, and role play accessories, supporting organisational thinking and tidy-up routines
• Part of the TTS Modern Living Collection - Designed to pair with the Fridge Freezer, Oven and Microwave Unit, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, and Corner Units for a complete home corner experience
• Constructed from MDF - A robust and durable material suited to repeated use in busy educational settings, fully safety tested to meet all necessary safety requirements
• Full-Length Door Hinges - Engineered to prevent finger trapping during play, providing a safe, child-friendly design that meets rigorous safety standards
• Safety Tested to Age 3 and Up - Fully tested to all applicable standards, with small parts advisory for children under 36 months

Why Home Corner Role Play Supports Every Child's Development

Cooking on the hob gives children a natural invitation to create imaginary dishes, explore foods from different cultures, and build language around concepts like "marinating," "poaching," and "stirring." The sink opens up conversations about hygiene - why kitchens need to stay clean, how food gets washed before cooking, and why recycling matters - making everyday learning feel entirely natural.

As children mix, stir, flip, and pour, they are developing the core motor movements that underpin early literacy and physical coordination. The act of reaching, bending, stretching, and pulling at a realistic eye-level kitchen unit also builds spatial awareness and physical confidence in a low-risk, self-directed way.

Interaction with this home-corner furniture supports independence, communication, and contextual learning. Children build confidence as they take ownership of their kitchen space, recreating routines from their own lives and exploring the routines of others. For OTs and early years educators, this unit is particularly well-suited to embedding sensory-rich, functional play into structured learning environments.

Skills Your Child Develops with the Sink & Hob Unit

• Fine Motor Skills - Turning knobs, managing taps, opening cupboard doors, and handling small accessories all develop hand strength and dexterity that support writing and self-care tasks
• Communication & Language Skills - Role play naturally generates conversation, storytelling, and new vocabulary around cooking, cleaning, mealtimes, and home routines
• Social & Emotional Development - Sharing the kitchen space, taking turns, and acting out familiar domestic roles builds cooperation, empathy, and self-regulation
• Cognitive & Organisational Skills - Putting items away, planning imaginary meals, and recreating routines supports executive function and early numeracy

Ideal For

Early years classrooms and EYFS settings, daycare centres and nurseries, home sensory play rooms and playrooms, occupational therapy clinic environments, Montessori-inspired home corners, neurodiverse and neurotypical children ages 3 and up, and families looking to invest in developmental play furniture that grows with their child.

Available from The Sensory Supply, North America's specialist source for developmental, therapeutic, and educational play equipment. Ships free across Canada and the US.

• Dimensions: 54 cm H x 80 cm W x 40 cm D
• Material: MDF
• Age Suitability: 3 years and up (not suitable for children under 36 months - small parts)
• Colour: Sage Green with wood-effect worktop