Activity Rings Nordic
The activity rings are a Gonge classic, and now they're available in beautiful new colours.
It's one of those toys that can be hard for adults to understand. What can they do? What are they used for?
But for children, they're an absolute favourite. Kids instinctively know how to play with the activity rings in ways that we adults would never imagine. Sorting games, balance games, tossing games - the possibilities are endless.
Does your child struggle with hand-eye coordination?
Then the activity rings are a perfect training tool. Hand-eye coordination means that our hands and eyes have to work together to complete a task - like feeding ourselves, for instance. Our eyes need to see the food, and our hands need to reach out and bring it up to our mouth.Â
In other words, hand-eye coordination is one of the first skills your child needs to learn on their way to becoming self-reliant. Later on, it becomes essential in learning how to use writing tools, first for drawing and eventually for writing.
There are many different ways to improve your child’s hand-eye coordination. But one of the easiest ways is simply by throwing and catching. Here, the activity rings are the perfect tools. Mark a spot and have your child stand there. Then toss the rings in their direction and have your child try to catch them without moving from the spot. Throw from different distances to make the game more challenging. You can also build a tower using stacking blocks, plastic cups, or similar items, and let your child try to knock it down by throwing rings at it. Gradually increase the distance to raise the level of difficulty.
What makes this product special
Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
What makes this product special
The activity rings are a Gonge classic, and now they're available in beautiful new colours.
It's one of those toys that can be hard for adults to understand. What can they do? What are they used for?
But for children, they're an absolute favourite. Kids instinctively know how to play with the activity rings in ways that we adults would never imagine. Sorting games, balance games, tossing games - the possibilities are endless.
Does your child struggle with hand-eye coordination?
Then the activity rings are a perfect training tool. Hand-eye coordination means that our hands and eyes have to work together to complete a task - like feeding ourselves, for instance. Our eyes need to see the food, and our hands need to reach out and bring it up to our mouth.Â
In other words, hand-eye coordination is one of the first skills your child needs to learn on their way to becoming self-reliant. Later on, it becomes essential in learning how to use writing tools, first for drawing and eventually for writing.
There are many different ways to improve your child’s hand-eye coordination. But one of the easiest ways is simply by throwing and catching. Here, the activity rings are the perfect tools. Mark a spot and have your child stand there. Then toss the rings in their direction and have your child try to catch them without moving from the spot. Throw from different distances to make the game more challenging. You can also build a tower using stacking blocks, plastic cups, or similar items, and let your child try to knock it down by throwing rings at it. Gradually increase the distance to raise the level of difficulty.
Motor skills furniture is the complete opposite of sitting still and staying calm. In fact, being able to rock and roll (furniture wise) can help children with motor restlessness calm down. When your child's vestibular sense and proprioception get more of the stimuli they require to function well, your child has an easier time settling down. In other words, when your child gets enough sensory stimulation, their body is able to relax and function better.
Motor skills furniture from ToyAcademy is extra durable and will withstand years of active play.
This activity strengthens important skills which help support your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:
- This type of play stimulates your child's depth perception.
- Stimulates hand-eye coordination, a skill we use for example when cutting accurately with scissors, pouring a glass of water without spilling, or when throwing, catching, or kicking a ball that comes flying towards us in PE class.
- Fires up your child's body awareness.
- Develops your child's proprioception, which improves their concentration skills and builds up their confidence to use their body in other types of active play.
| Item number | 19-2890 |
|---|---|
| Age | 1 yr., 18 mos., 2 yrs., 2.5 yrs., 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. , 8 yrs. , 9 yrs., 10 yrs. , 11 yrs. , Seniors |
| Senses | The vestibular sense, The tactile sense, Proprioception |
| Function | Imagination, Shape and colour recognition, Gross motor skills, Hand-eye coordination, Body awareness |
| Helps develop skills and knowledge related to: | Sports/Fitness |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Note! | Suitable for schools and childcare facilities |
Do you know Gonge?
Gonge is a Danish toy company that designs durable and well thought out quality motor skills toys for children. Among Gonge's popular toys, you'll find (among others) parachutes, balance paths, and river stones. Many of the toys are perfect for active play, in the living room at home or at school or preschool.See our selection from Gonge here.
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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