Sand Play - Flower Shaped Shovels, 4 pcs
Sure, you could choose an ordinary shovel… or you could go with these delightful flower-shaped ones. Do they work the same? That’s for your child to discover, as they explore how fine, dry sand sifts through the holes while wetter sand stays behind.
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
Sure, you could choose an ordinary shovel… or you could go with these delightful flower-shaped ones. Do they work the same? That’s for your child to discover, as they explore how fine, dry sand sifts through the holes while wetter sand stays behind.
Suitable for children aged 18 mos. to 6 yrs.For most children, the beach or the sandbox is the ultimate playground experience. Turn the sand into huge sand castles, scrumptious cakes, or road systems so small cars and trucks can work or drive around in the sand piles.
Get out your fine motor skills, imagination, bucket, and shovel. water around, the opportunities for play are suddenly endless - and sand and water stimulate your child's tactile sense.
Supports important skills that are great for your child's well-being and ability to learn:
- Supports hand-eye coordination, a skill we use e.g. when we catch or kick the ball that comes flying at us in PE class, when we cut in a straight line line with a pair of scissors, or when we need to pour a glass of water without missing.
- This is a great way for your child to develop their proprioception, which strengthens their concentration skills and builds up their confidence to use their body in other types of active play.
| Item number | 1211-2012921 |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 mos., 2 yrs., 2.5 yrs., 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. |
| Senses | Proprioception |
| Function | Gross motor skills, Hand-eye coordination, Concentration, Body awareness |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maintenance | Hand wash, Air dry |
| Take it with you | in the garden, in the playhouse , to the sandbox, to the cabin, to the beach |
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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