Fruit & Veggie Magnetic Play Table
Fruit & Veggie Magnetic Play Table
Product Description
- Description
- Delivery About 2 - 3 Weeks
- Cleaning Your Waiting Area Toys
Description
The Fruit & Veggie Magnetic Play Table makes learning produce names into a game. The table surface shows vivid illustrations of fruits and vegetables alongside the first letter of each name, and children use magnetic wands to match pieces to their correct spots. Every interaction reinforces letter recognition, food identification, and cooperative play at once - without any instructional framing required.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22" H x 37" diameter |
| Weight | 72 lbs |
| Activity | Letter-to-picture matching - first letter of fruit/vegetable name to illustration |
| Surface | Enclosed under glass - magnetic wands guide pieces from above |
| Assembly | Required - hardware and instructions included |
| Item number | 15-MPT-FV |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer's warranty |
| Manufacturer | Playscapes / Gressco, made in the U.S.A. |
How It Works
The table surface displays colorful fruit and vegetable illustrations, each paired with the first letter of its name. Magnetic pieces sit under the glass, and children use wands to guide each piece to its matching letter-and-picture spot. The activity is immediately accessible - children recognize the produce, connect the letter, and move the piece. There are no rules to explain, no pieces that escape the surface, and no reset needed between children.
Avoid ammonia-based cleaners on the glass surface - ammonia may cause cloudiness over time. Most commercial hospital-grade disinfectant solutions are safe for this table.
Why Clinics and Schools Choose It
Letter recognition, produce identification, and fine motor wand control all happen simultaneously as children play. For pediatric waiting rooms, early childhood programs, and WIC offices, that layered educational value makes the table useful beyond occupying children - it reinforces skills families and staff actually care about.
The table works best when it includes a range of produce that children encounter in real life. Matching a strawberry to "S" or a carrot to "C" connects the play table to the kitchen and the grocery store, making it a conversation starter between children and the adults who bring them in.
The Fruit & Veggie table and the MyPlate Magnetic Play Table address different aspects of the same subject - what foods look like and what categories they belong to. Facilities with space for both create a nutrition learning environment that deepens from one table to the next.
What to Expect in Your Space
A play table where children immediately start naming strawberries and broccoli and pushing pieces to the right letters is a table that occupies children and engages adults at the same time. It works as a solo activity and as a group game, and the colorful produce surface makes it visually inviting from across the room.
| • Letter-to-picture matching - fruits and vegetables | • Magnetic wands, pieces enclosed under glass |
| • Reinforces letter recognition and produce names | • No loose parts, no reset required |
| • Healthcare infection control rated | • Assembly hardware and instructions included |
| • 2-year manufacturer's warranty | • Made in the U.S.A. by Gressco - Item 15-MPT-FV |
Delivery About 2 - 3 Weeks
- This item is made to order and ships factory direct from Wisconsin.
- Production/Delivery is about 2 - 3 Weeks
- We will email you the tracking number when your order ships.
Cleaning Your Waiting Area Toys
Keeping waiting area toys clean is simple when you use the right products. Our wall toys and activity panels are built with smooth, hard surfaces specifically designed to clean quickly and safely alongside other high-contact surfaces in your facility.
We recommend hospital-grade disinfectant wipes such as those from the PDI line, which are widely used in medical, dental, and therapy settings. When choosing a disinfectant wipe for your waiting area toys, look for the following:
| Effective against germs | Choose wipes that clearly state effectiveness against common bacteria and viruses. This information is listed on the packaging based on the wipe's active ingredients. |
| Safe for children and staff | Look for wipes labeled safe for use in environments where children are present. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions, including any hand-washing recommendations after use. |
| Low odor and low residue | Modern disinfectant wipes are designed to clean thoroughly without leaving harsh chemical fumes or irritating residue, making them ideal for enclosed spaces like waiting rooms and therapy clinics. |
| Fast drying | Most hospital-grade wipes air dry within approximately 90 seconds, allowing toys to be returned to use immediately with minimal downtime for your staff. |
| Surface compatible | Always confirm the wipe is appropriate for the surface being cleaned. Some formulations are not recommended for certain finishes, so checking the label prevents surface damage over time. |
| Environmentally conscious | Many disinfectant wipes are now made with biodegradable materials and reduced chemical concentrations, offering strong cleaning performance with a lower environmental footprint. |
Using the right disinfectant wipes keeps your waiting area toys clean, safe, and ready for the next child, while protecting both your patients and your staff. If you have questions about cleaning a specific product, we are always happy to help at help@sensoryedge.com or 800-734-8019.