Real talk: You don’t need the latest tablet or expensive art camps to raise an innovative, creative kid. You just need toys that let them play like one. Little Tikes’ Creative Chefs and Creative Construction sets turn imagination into hands-on learning — minus the pressure of school-like lessons (or the mess of IRL art classes). Whether they’re mixing up a pretend pizza or building at their own mini workbench, these interactive sets encourage your kid’s imagination while helping them develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence along the way.

Shop a few of our favorite Little Tikes toy sets below and give the gift of learning this holiday season.