Mr. Bubbles Starfish - Snack or Garbage?
This big, cuddly starfish is a gentle giant, weighing 2.3 kg and measuring 130 cm! It loves to munch on just about anything… including things that definitely don’t belong in its tummy, like bits and pieces floating around in the ocean.Â
Help the cuddly, hungry starfish stick to yummy snacks only. Out with the garbage! Reach in and feel around to discover whether it’s accidentally gulped down a pacifier or a plastic clothespin.
But where does all the garbage go next? Into the bins, of course, as shown on the included cards. Each bin has matching outlines for the items found in the starfish’s tummy – perfect for a hands-on sorting game.
The starfish comes with a handy hanging loop, and its arms can be bent and shaped thanks to the wire inside.Â
What makes this product special
What does your child's tactile sense have to do with all their other senses?
Read Play Guide 3 and learn about how your child’s well-being is shaped by the interplay of several primary senses, and how you can gently stimulate your child’s tactile sense through play.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
This big, cuddly starfish is a gentle giant, weighing 2.3 kg and measuring 130 cm! It loves to munch on just about anything… including things that definitely don’t belong in its tummy, like bits and pieces floating around in the ocean.Â
Help the cuddly, hungry starfish stick to yummy snacks only. Out with the garbage! Reach in and feel around to discover whether it’s accidentally gulped down a pacifier or a plastic clothespin.
But where does all the garbage go next? Into the bins, of course, as shown on the included cards. Each bin has matching outlines for the items found in the starfish’s tummy – perfect for a hands-on sorting game.
The starfish comes with a handy hanging loop, and its arms can be bent and shaped thanks to the wire inside.Â
Diameter: 1300 cmSuitable for ages 2 yrs. to 6 yrs.
Many children love games and activities with clear rules and limits. And such games can be a nice contrast to wild, free play with friends at school or kindergarten - games have rules, and for many children that can be a relief.
In addition, playing a game gives your child an opportunity to practise other important skills, such as losing. We recommend that you don't always let your child win when you play a game. Learning how to cope with defeat in safe surroundings with you builds resilience in your child. After all, you can no longer shield your child from disappointment and defeat later in life when they set out on their own.
What does your child's tactile sense have to do with all their other senses?
Read Play Guide 3 and learn about how your child’s well-being is shaped by the interplay of several primary senses, and how you can gently stimulate your child’s tactile sense through play.Read all about it here.This activity benefits important skills which support your child's well-being and ability to learn:
- Fantastic for your child's tactile sense. A well-developed tactile sense benefits your child's well-being.
| Item number | 13-B42047 |
|---|---|
| Age | 2 yrs., 2.5 yrs., 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. |
| Senses | The tactile sense |
| Function | Academic knowledge, Fine motor skills, Curiosity, Observation |
| Helps develop skills and knowledge related to: | Biology, Science |
| Material | Textile, Wood |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Instructions/rules | English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, German |
| Take it with you | to school |
| Note! | Suitable for schools and childcare facilities |
| Diameter (Ø): | 1300 cm |
| Item weight | 2,3 kg |
Do you know Beleduc?
The mindset at German Beleduc is that our kids don’t play to learn - instead, they learn because they play. Their main target group is preschool children. Therefore, Beleduc consults early childhood educators in the process of designing their highly robust and sturdy toys designed for play and learning in childcare facilities worldwide.See all our products from Beleduc 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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