Fine Motor Game - Beehives
Strengthen your child’s fine motor skills with these charming wooden beehives.  Each little bee has its own colour—and its own matching hive. Â
Chat about the bees and their colours while your child practises picking them up with tweezers or their fingers, then sorting them into the right homes.Â
Using the tweezers helps strengthen your child’s pincer grip—the foundation for a good pencil grip later on.Â
Did you know that bees play an important role in pollinating fruit trees? That’s how we get tasty pears, juicy plums, and delicious apple sauce.
The beehives can be arranged in a circle or stacked up to build fun little towers.
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
Strengthen your child’s fine motor skills with these charming wooden beehives.  Each little bee has its own colour—and its own matching hive. Â
Chat about the bees and their colours while your child practises picking them up with tweezers or their fingers, then sorting them into the right homes.Â
Using the tweezers helps strengthen your child’s pincer grip—the foundation for a good pencil grip later on.Â
Did you know that bees play an important role in pollinating fruit trees? That’s how we get tasty pears, juicy plums, and delicious apple sauce.
The beehives can be arranged in a circle or stacked up to build fun little towers.
Measures 4 x 5 x 5 cm.Suitable for ages 3 yrs. to 6 yrs.
If you miss having the fridge magnets, the whisk, and the remote to yourself, then get your child a fidget toy set to twist, turn, and fiddle with, just like this one. This type of play makes your child feel good at tinkering, which can boost their confidence. And that can encourage your child to embrace new challenges.
Develops important skills that are great for your child's well-being and ability to learn:
- This is a great way for your child to develop their proprioception, which improves their concentration and gives them the confidence to use their body in other types of active play.
- Improves your child's ability to master various writing tools.
| Item number | 1007-5410 |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. |
| Senses | The tactile sense, Proprioception, Vision |
| Function | Depth perception, Fine motor skills, Shape and colour recognition, Memory, Hand-eye coordination, Concentration, Logical thinking, Curiosity, Problem-solving, Independence, Pencil grasp, Numeracy skills , Patience |
| Material | Wood |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Size in cm: | 4 x 5 x 5 cm |
Do you know PlanToys?
When it comes to toy manufacturers who strive for sustainability, PlanToys continues to impress all of us at ToyAcademy. Their toys are made from leftover wood and sawdust from rubber plantations. And the colours come from plant-based dyes.PlanToys is based in Thailand and has high ambitions for social responsibility and sustainability throughout their production. Replanting of trees, litter cleanups in nature, good and safe working conditions, and education for employees and their children are core priorities at PlanToys. PlanToys has received lots of certifications, which you can get details on at the bottom of our PlanToys category page. At the same time, the toys are really functional and lovely, pleasant to touch, and chock-full of fun learning for children.
See all our products from PlanToys 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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