Shire Kitchen Dishwasher

Finally: a dishwasher that doesn't beep at you when you forget to empty it. Our Shire Kitchen Dishwasher is here to transform your EYFS and primary role play areas into lively kitchens, bustling cafes and, occasionally, very messy restaurants.

Children love slotting in cups, stacking plates and negotiating who's responsible for pressing:start:(which often becomes the most important job in the room). Meanwhile, teachers will smile at how this simple piece of classroom furniture sparks language-rich conversations, cooperative play and role negotiation. It's built from solid wood, designed to withstand countless wash cycles of imaginary spaghetti sauce and plastic cake crumbs.

Whether it's part of a full Shire kitchen set-up or standing proud on its own, this dishwasher does more than keep things clean. It gives children opportunities to practise teamwork, sequencing, and storytelling, all while developing fine motor skills. And it never needs rinsing tablets.

Features

• Front-loading magic:  Just like the real thing, only quieter.
• Chunky control knob: Perfect for little hands to twist, turn and argue over.
• Roomy shelving: Big enough for pretend cups, plates and the occasional dinosaur.
• Robust wooden build: Tough enough for daily classroom service.
• Compact footprint: Fits neatly in your role play corner without taking over.

Benefits

• Language boost: Perfect excuse for children to chat, explain and narrate.
• Teamwork in action: Teaches turn-taking and cooperative responsibility.
• Motor skills workout: Doors, knobs and shelves make little hands stronger.
• Understanding the world: Children explore familiar routines in a safe space.
• Creative storytelling: From cafes to castles, this dishwasher adapts to any role play.