Watering Shovel - Blue
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.
Can I come along?
What makes this product special
Suitable for ages 18 mos. to 5 yrs.
The sandbox, or the beach, is a favourite playground for most children. The sand can be sculpted into yummy cakes, impressive sand castles, or roads so the favourite toy truck can drive around or work in the sand piles.
Get out your shovel and bucket, fine motor skills, and imagination. water around, the play possibilities are suddenly endless - and sand and water develop your child's sense of touch (tactile sense).
The activity is great for your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:
- Helps your child unleash their imagination.
- Helps your child develop fine motor skills.
- This type of play develops your child's gross motor skills. It especially involves your child's ability to control the coordination of their arms and legs.
| Item number | 13-E4050 |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 mos., 2 yrs., 2.5 yrs., 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maintenance | Hand wash |
| Take it with you | in the garden, to the sandbox, to the beach |
| Size in cm: | 12 x 24 x 8 cm |
Do you know Hape?
The sturdy educational toys are made to last through many years of play - even when used in schools and childcare settings. Hape was originally called Hape Kindergarten Supply when the toy company made their first toy in 1986.See our selection from Hape 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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