Mikado
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
With a clear set of rules, dice games, board games, and card games are clearly defined activities and present a welcome break from negotiation with others. Many children find it a real relief to delve into a game with clear rules as a break from free and wild play with their friends at kindergarten or school.
In addition, playing games gives your child an opportunity to experience (and cope with) losing. We suggest that you don't always let your child win when you play a game. Teach your child to handle the disappointment of losing in a safe setting with you. This helps make children robust and resilient, which will benefit them later in life when they go out on their own and you can no longer shield them from defeat and disappointment.
Supports the development of important skills that are great for your child's well-being and ability to learn:
- Gives your child's fine motor skills a playful workout.
- Strengthens hand-eye coordination, a skill used for example when catching or kicking the ball that comes flying towards us in PE class, or when cutting accurately with scissors.
- Supports your child's sense 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 | 1120-DJ05210 |
|---|---|
| Age | 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. , 8 yrs. , 9 yrs., 10 yrs. |
| Function | Fine motor skills, Hand-eye coordination, Concentration, Logical thinking, Observation, Patience, Cause and effect |
| Material | Wood |
| Instructions/rules | Danish, English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, German |
| Take it with you | to the cabin, on vacation |
Do you know Djeco?
Djeco is one of the most popular toy brands in the world. Djeco produces a large variety of toys which have unique designs and are incredibly well thought out, and which are loved by children from newborns to 10+ year-olds. We really love playing with Djeco toys with our children, becayse the toys are creative and great for exploring.See our selection from Djeco 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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