Playfoam - Shape & Learn Alphabet Set
Get ready for endless squish-and-shape adventures with Playfoam! The lightweight, colourful foam is a wonderful alternative to modelling clay. It doesn’t crumble, doesn’t stick to skin, clothes, or surfaces, and never dries out.
It’s made from tiny foam beads that stick together, but can easily be pulled apart again. Soft and squishy, it can be shaped into all kinds of fun creations.Â
The PlayFoam Shape & Learn Alphabet Set includes 8 bricks of PlayFoam in different colours, each measuring 5 x 2.5 x 6 cm. There are 8 colours to choose from, as well as 13 double-sided activity cards for learning letters.
Each card shows the recommended order for shaping the letters step by step. In the top left corner, your child will also find an object that begins with the same letter shown on the card. The set is designed to support early writing skills and letter recognition.
Need even more of the fun foam for shaping letters and other creations? Sets of different sizes are available here.
What makes this product special
Do you know the differences between the various types of clay and modelling compounds?
Read all about what they’re made of and how to use them right 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.
What makes this product special
Get ready for endless squish-and-shape adventures with Playfoam! The lightweight, colourful foam is a wonderful alternative to modelling clay. It doesn’t crumble, doesn’t stick to skin, clothes, or surfaces, and never dries out.
It’s made from tiny foam beads that stick together, but can easily be pulled apart again. Soft and squishy, it can be shaped into all kinds of fun creations.Â
The PlayFoam Shape & Learn Alphabet Set includes 8 bricks of PlayFoam in different colours, each measuring 5 x 2.5 x 6 cm. There are 8 colours to choose from, as well as 13 double-sided activity cards for learning letters.
Each card shows the recommended order for shaping the letters step by step. In the top left corner, your child will also find an object that begins with the same letter shown on the card. The set is designed to support early writing skills and letter recognition.
Need even more of the fun foam for shaping letters and other creations? Sets of different sizes are available here.
Suitable for children aged 3 yrs. to 8 yrs.Your child uses lots of different skills at school, and every day they're learning new academic, social, mental, and physical skills all at the same time. Practising one or two academic skills at home with you in a relaxed setting can make school a better experience for your child.
With educational games, puzzles, and other kinds of playful learning activities, your child can gradually get better at number recognition, logical reasoning, small multiplication tables, writing, and other academic skills.
Maybe you have the kind of child who can’t get enough of fun school activities and wants to have more letters, logic, and numbers at home. Or maybe your child isn't in school yet but can't wait to get started and learn a bunch of stuff just like their older friends or siblings. Keeping school-related toys around at home is a great way to introduce your child to playful, enjoyable learning so they can play themselves smarter whenever they want.
Do you know the differences between the various types of clay and modelling compounds?
Read all about what they’re made of and how to use them right here.The activity is great for your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:
- Develops your child's fine motor skills.
- A fantastic way to support your child's tactile sense. A well-integrated tactile sense can increase your child's well-being.
| Item number | 21-1917 |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. , 8 yrs. |
| Function | Imagination, Fine motor skills, Immersion and relaxation, Shape and colour recognition |
Do you know Learning Resources?
Providing children with materials that make learning fun is essential for Learning Resources - as their name suggests.In particular, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is at the centre at Learning Resources. For instance, your child can learn to explore and experiment, build robots, and learn to code. For educators and teachers, Learning Resources is a learning goldmine. Sorting animals, coding dinosaurs, and math games can really be a breath of fresh air in the classroom.
See all our products from Learning Resources 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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