Water WOW Water Painting - Animals
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
Suitable for children aged 3 yrs. to 6 yrs.
Drawing, painting, and writing strengthen your child's fine motor skills and pencil grasp, which are both essential skills for learning to write letters and numbers legibly.
This type of play simply helps improve your child’s control of the pencil, which is a big advantage at school. And it enables your child to write letters to you – or to the elves or Santa Claus at Christmas time. Down the line, a proper grasp and a well-developed handwriting are useful for making handwritten Christmas and birthday cards.
Develops important skills that really benefit your child's well-being and learning ability:
- Wonderful for strengthening your child's visual perception.
- Stimulates hand-eye coordination, a skill we use e.g. when we kick or catch the ball that comes flying at us in PE class, when we cut accurately line with a pair of scissors, or when we need to pour a glass of water without spilling and making a mess.
- Fires up your child's creativity.
| Item number | 46-15376 |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. |
| Senses | Vision |
| Function | Imagination, Fine motor skills, Shape and colour recognition, Hand-eye coordination, Creativity, Pincer grasp, Self-reliance, Patience |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Take it with you | in the car, on the plane , to the cabin, to the restaurant, on your trip |
| Size in cm: | 15 x 20 cm |
Do you know Melissa & Doug?
Melissa & Doug develop toys that capture children's attention, spark their curiosity, and help their brains and bodies learn. Therefore, we at ToyAcademy enjoy a long-standing friendship with the American company's talented toy makers.Every single year, the Melissa & Doug collection bubbles with new ideas, and our selection is a treasure chest of suggestions for educational toys. The playthings are durable and versatile, and many of the toys can be used in countless ways. This adds to the sustainability of the toys, as they encourage versatile ways of playing that do not require extra consumption of the planet's energy and resources.
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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