Microscope - Starter Set with Case
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.
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What makes this product special
Suitable for ages 8 yrs. to 11 yrs.
If you want to give your curious little one a microscope, remember that price and quality often go together. So it's a good idea to reflect on what you and your child want to examine under the microscope.
For instance, if you are planning to study the contents of a drop of blood under the microscope, our advice is that you get a microscope for children which has over 400x magnification. It’s a higher price range, but your child will have amazing "aha” moments when they get to focus the microscope and learn on their own. But it’s also great fun to study a dead spider or a fly up close, and you can definitely do that with a simpler microscope.
See our full range of microscopes here.
Supports important skills that really benefit your child's well-being and learning ability:
- Having a theme or a topic that you can talk about while playing builds up your child's vocabulary.
- A great way to develop and practise observation skills.
| Item number | 1154-9820301 |
|---|---|
| Age | 8 yrs. , 9 yrs., 10 yrs. , 11 yrs. |
| Senses | Vision |
| Function | Academic knowledge, Curiosity, Observation, Cause and effect |
| Helps develop skills and knowledge related to: | Biology, Science |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Instructions/rules | English, French, Dutch, Spanish, German |
| Take it with you | to school |
| What is or isn't included: | Batteries included, Accessories included |
| Size in cm: | 12,3 x 24,5 x 7,5 cm |
| Item weight | 0,3 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.
It only takes 5 minutes to set up! Kindly download the simple step-by-step guide below.
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