Latches Board with Animals
Who’s hiding behind the doors?
Little hands will love exploring this beautifully made wooden latches board, with plenty to open, unlock, and discover.
The board features six numbered doors and windows, each with a different brass lock or latch. Once your child figures out how to open one, they’ll discover a colourful picture of one or more animals hiding behind it.
As children fiddle with the different locks and latches, they develop fine motor skills and problem-solving skills while learning about colours, numbers, and counting. The board is also a fun way to introduce concepts such as inside and outside and encourage memory games. Can your child remember which animals live behind each door?
With six different mechanisms to master and lots of surprises to uncover, there’s plenty here to keep curious little fingers busy.
This latches board has won toy awards in the USA.
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
Who’s hiding behind the doors?
Little hands will love exploring this beautifully made wooden latches board, with plenty to open, unlock, and discover.
The board features six numbered doors and windows, each with a different brass lock or latch. Once your child figures out how to open one, they’ll discover a colourful picture of one or more animals hiding behind it.
As children fiddle with the different locks and latches, they develop fine motor skills and problem-solving skills while learning about colours, numbers, and counting. The board is also a fun way to introduce concepts such as inside and outside and encourage memory games. Can your child remember which animals live behind each door?
With six different mechanisms to master and lots of surprises to uncover, there’s plenty here to keep curious little fingers busy.
This latches board has won toy awards in the USA.
If you miss having the remote, your hair clips, the fridge magnets, and your keys where they belong, then get your child a sensory fidget kit to turn, twist, and tinker with, like this one. Playing with a fidget set is the perfect activity for little sensory seekers and tinkerers. Maybe tinkering and playing with the toy will give your little hands-on explorer the confidence and courage that they need to embrace new challenges.
This activity develops essential skills which help support your child's well-being and ability to learn:
- Helps your child develop their fine motor skills.
- Get better at numbers and quantities.
| Item number | 46-13785 |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. |
| Function | Fine motor skills, Shape and colour recognition, Memory, Hand-eye coordination, Concentration, Logical thinking, Language and language comprehension, Numeracy skills |
| Material | Wood |
| Take it with you | to the cabin |
Do you know Melissa & Doug?
For many years now, we at ToyAcademy have enjoyed a great friendship with the skilled toy makers at American Melissa & Doug. The people at Melissa & Doug know exactly what toys children love to play with, and what toys capture their attention, spark their curiosity, and help their brains and bodies learn.The toys are durable and versatile, so many of the items can be used in several different ways. This adds to the sustainability of the toys, as they can be played with in various ways that do not require additional consumption of nature's energy and resources. And every year, Melissa & Doug comes up with new ideas for toys.
See all our products from Melissa & Doug 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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