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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.
Can I come along?
What makes this product special
Suitable for children aged 8 yrs. to 11 yrs.
Science is not necessarily something tedious and difficult that adults mess around with in distant laboratories or offices. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) play activities and experiments are proof of that. Furthermore, playing with STEM-based toys and tools develops your child's understanding of the sciences.
There is no adventure greater, wilder, and more magical than what your child and you can experience together in nature. With the right gear, collecting, observing, recording, and investigating all the fascinating things you can find in the wild will spark your child’s curiosity in amazing ways.
The more time you spend out there, the more questions will pop up. It's really amazing how captivating a a shovelful of soil from the balcony flower pot, a puddle in the yard, a stone on the beach, or a creepy crawly from the garden can be if only you look way up close. Encourage your child to question what they experience and get answers with the right gear for studying nature.
The ToyAcademy team have combed through the market for high quality nature exploration equipment, so your child can get several years of joy out of their gear before passing it on to other little adventurers.
The activity is wonderful for your child's well-being and ability to learn:
- Strengthens and develops your child's concentration.
- Excellent for curious Georges.
- Benefits your child's understanding of cause and effect. It gives your child a sense of safety when they're able to predict outcomes and understand their world.
| Item number | 1154-9820401 |
|---|---|
| Age | 8 yrs. , 9 yrs., 10 yrs. , 11 yrs. |
| Function | Depth perception, Curiosity, Observation, Patience, Cause and effect |
| Helps develop skills and knowledge related to: | Science |
| Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Instructions/rules | English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, German |
| Take it with you | in the garden, to the forest, to the cabin, to the beach, on your trip |
| What is or isn't included: | Batteries not included, Comes fully assembled |
| Size in cm: | 48 - 88 x 19 x 14 cm |
| Item weight | 0,8 kg |
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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