Magnetic Ice Cream Puzzle & Play Set, 16 pcs
One of the basic ideas behind the Montessori approach is that everything has its own place.
In traditional Montessori, the entire process matters when your child chooses an activity – from looking at the shelf and selecting a material (many Montessori educators don’t call it a toy, but a material), to using it and neatly putting it back again afterwards.
In this lovely play set, every piece has its own cut-out and its own place on the tray.Â
In that sense, it’s a play food set, a puzzle, and a fun way to practise choosing an activity and tidying up, all in one.Â
The ice cream parlour is open — go grab a tasty treat!
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What makes this product special
Do you know Montessori?
If you’re not quite sure what or who Montessori is, we’d love to invite you to read along on our blog about this fascinating approach to child development and learning, right here.Read all about it here.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.
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What makes this product special
One of the basic ideas behind the Montessori approach is that everything has its own place.
In traditional Montessori, the entire process matters when your child chooses an activity – from looking at the shelf and selecting a material (many Montessori educators don’t call it a toy, but a material), to using it and neatly putting it back again afterwards.
In this lovely play set, every piece has its own cut-out and its own place on the tray.Â
In that sense, it’s a play food set, a puzzle, and a fun way to practise choosing an activity and tidying up, all in one.Â
The ice cream parlour is open — go grab a tasty treat!
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Measures 2,5 x 35 x 24 cm.Suitable for children aged 2 yrs. to 5 yrs.
Have conversations about what happens to food inside the body, where our food comes from, and when we usually eat it. This is great for your child’s vocabulary and knowledge. Toy food is ideal for role play, which inspires your child to imitate real-life situations such as shopping, cooking, or visiting a café.
Role play where children imitate everyday activities develops their understanding of the world they live in. With play food, your child can also play and be silly with food in a way that is maybe not acceptable at the table with real food. You can also use the play food to play grocery store and practise making special offers, writing signs, and politely greeting customers. Your child can practise taking payments and giving back change, which improves their math skills.
Do you know Montessori?
If you’re not quite sure what or who Montessori is, we’d love to invite you to read along on our blog about this fascinating approach to child development and learning, right here.Read all about it here.Supports essential skills that really benefit your child's well-being and learning ability:
- Perfect for role play, where children practise finding their own place in the game and taking turns to lead. This strengthens your child's social skills.
- Strengthens social skills, which, according to childcare professionals and educators, are more important for children to practise than learning math and memorising the alphabet.
| Item number | 46-31006 |
|---|---|
| Age | 2 yrs., 2.5 yrs., 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. |
| Function | Imagination, Fine motor skills, Shape and colour recognition, Role play, Social skills, Language and language comprehension, Numeracy skills |
| Material | Wood |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Size in cm: | 2,5 x 35 x 24 cm |
Do you know Melissa & Doug?
For many years now, the ToyAcademy team have enjoyed a great friendship with Melissa & Doug's skilled toy makers. The Melissa & Doug team know what children want in a toy, and what toys capture their attention, spark their curiosity, and help their brains and bodies learn.Every single year, the Melissa & Doug collection bubbles with new ideas, and our selection is a wonderland of gift ideas for educational play. The playthings are durable and versatile, so most of the toys can be used in several different ways. This means the toys are extra sustainable, as they encourage versatile ways of playing that do not require additional consumption of nature's resources and energy.
See our selection from Melissa & Doug 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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