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Hape Wilderness African Elephant Art Building Blocks | STEAM Toys | Creative Artists | (Ages 2 and up)

Name: Hape Wilderness African Elephant Art Building Blocks | STEAM Toys | Creative Artists | (Ages 2 and up)
Brand: Hape
SKU: E0489
Price: 179 HKD
Availability: InStock

貨號： E0489

HK$179.00

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Brand: Hape

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Eurekakids Kids Building Blocks | High-quality STEAM magnetic building blocks that unleash children's boundless creativity.

Looking for a toy that can keep your kids entertained for a long time and offers various ways to play? The Eurekakids children's building blocks series is definitely the top choice. We focus on providing high-quality magnetic building blocks, allowing children to break through traditional limitations and easily construct what they imagine.

Building blocks are the best STEAM tool to inspire children's creativity. They perfectly combine the engineering logic of STEM with the aesthetic beauty of art. There are no fixed ways to play, and no right or wrong; children can freely build and turn their imagination into visible three-dimensional works, while also cultivating a sense of space and architectural beauty.

Our building blocks are made of food-grade ABS plastic and high-quality beech wood, and have passed EU safety certification, making them safe and reliable. Choose a set of high-quality building blocks for your little ones now, giving them the opportunity to unleash their infinite creativity and build one dream after another!

Product Overview

This colorful African elephant-themed art building block set is designed for children aged 2-5 years. It includes two elephant blocks and five colorful arch blocks. Through the stacking and combination of irregular shapes, children can create landscapes of the African savanna, such as trees, rainbows, and mountains, while training their fine motor skills, spatial thinking, and creativity. This educational toy not only enhances building skills but also fosters an understanding of biodiversity, making it an excellent choice for high-quality children's toys and kindergarten teaching aids.

Product Selling Points

Diverse building options: Irregular shapes offer endless creative combinations, allowing you to construct various scenes such as trees, rainbows, and mountains.
Ecological Education: The African elephant theme effectively enhances children's awareness of biodiversity and ecological conservation.
Safe and environmentally friendly: Made with high-quality wood, meeting EU EN71 and US ASTM international safety standards.
Multi-sensory stimulation: Vibrant colors and the warm texture of wood provide a dual experience for both the eyes and the touch.
Easy to store: The flat design makes it easy to organize and store without taking up much space.

Specifications Summary

Size: 24 × 14 × 3 cm (Product Size)
Net weight: Approximately 0.62 kg
Gross weight: Approximately 0.66 kg
Material: High-quality MDF/wood, environmentally friendly and non-toxic paint
Battery: No battery required

brand

Hape - a globally renowned German educational toy brand, based on the principles of "safety, environmental protection, and education".

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Product Details

Features and gameplay

Core gameplay

Combine two elephant blocks and five colorful arch blocks freely to create African savanna landscapes such as trees, rainbows, and mountains.
By practicing building with irregularly shaped blocks, you can train your hand-eye coordination and balance, and strengthen your fine motor skills.
Utilizing a rich array of colors for color matching and identification, establishing color concepts and visual discrimination abilities.

Parent-child activities

Parents can guide their children to tell stories about African wildlife, thus cultivating their language skills and imagination.
Let's discuss biodiversity and environmental protection, and build ecological conservation awareness and global citizenship.

Learning Objectives

Development orientation

Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination: Grasping, stacking, and balancing irregularly shaped blocks strengthens fine hand muscles and improves hand control.
Spatial thinking and construction skills: Understanding relationships in three-dimensional space, cultivating geometric concepts and spatial perception, laying the foundation for future learning of mathematics and physics.
Creative Thinking and Imagination: Open-ended gameplay stimulates creativity, trains problem-solving skills and artistic expression.

Specific benefits

Children can develop fine motor skills, spatial thinking, color recognition, and creativity through free stacking and creative construction, while also building awareness of wildlife and the ecological environment. According toHong Kong Education Bureau's "Guidelines for Kindergarten Education Curriculum"These are all important developmental goals for children aged 2-5, laying a solid foundation for them to engage with more complex STEM toys and educational toys in the future.

Suitable age

Suitable age: 2-5 years old (official recommendation: 24 months and above, belonging to the 2-year-old toy and toddler toy category)

Use cases

Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for indoor play mats, children's rooms, and parent-child corners in the living room; lightweight and portable.
Parent-child/Classroom: Can be used as a teaching aid in kindergarten art corners or construction areas, and is also suitable for Montessori teaching environments.
Storage: The flat design makes it easy to store in a toy cabinet or storage box. Simply keep it dry and well-ventilated; it doesn't take up much space.

Safety and Maintenance

Certification/Non-toxic: Certified by EU EN71 and US ASTM safety standards, using environmentally friendly and non-toxic water-based coatings, and meets [standards/requirements].Hong Kong Customs Toy Safety Guidelines
Cleaning and maintenance: Wipe gently with a slightly damp cloth and air dry in the shade. Avoid soaking in water, exposure to high temperatures, or using chemical cleaners.
Warning: Suitable for children 24 months and older; recommended for adult supervision; keep away from fire; store in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Material

Made of high-quality density board/wood, the surface is coated with environmentally friendly and non-toxic water-based paint, ensuring vibrant colors that are long-lasting and not easy to fade. The edges are finely rounded for a smooth touch, with a moderate weight that is suitable for young children to grip and stack, ensuring a safe and comfortable play experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is this building block set suitable for?

Officially recommended for children 24 months (2 years) and older, it is an ideal toy choice for 2-year-olds. According to...Hong Kong Department of Health Child Development GuidelinesChildren aged 2-3 are in a rapid development phase of fine motor skills and spatial thinking. The irregular shape design of this building block can effectively train hand-eye coordination, spatial perception, and creative thinking, making it suitable as a toy for toddlers and children.

What makes this building block set different from regular square building blocks?

The Wild African Elephant Art Building Blocks feature an irregular arch design, which is more challenging and offers greater creative space compared to traditional square blocks. When children build with these blocks, they need to think about how to balance and combine these shapes, effectively training their spatial thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity. It also stimulates their imagination to create diverse scenes, making it an advanced educational toy.

How can we conduct ecological education through this building block set?

Parents can introduce animals and environments of the African savanna in the game, discuss the role of elephants in the ecosystem, and the importance of wildlife conservation. By constructing African scenes, children can learn about biodiversity and environmental protection, fostering ecological awareness from a young age. This aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 15, "Life on Land," cultivating children's global citizenship literacy.

What skills can this building block set train?

Main training: (1) Fine motor skills training—grasping, stacking, balance control; (2) Spatial thinking—understanding three-dimensional space, geometric concepts; (3) Creative thinking—open-ended play to stimulate imagination; (4) Color recognition—learning to match through five colors; (5) Language expression—weaving storylines. According toEducation Bureau's "Guidelines for Kindergarten Education Curriculum"These are all important developmental goals in early childhood, and they are high-quality educational toys and kindergarten teaching aids.

Can it be used with other Hape building blocks or toys?

Yes! This building block can be used in combination with other Hape wooden blocks, animal models, or construction toys to create richer play scenarios. The open design allows children to freely express their creativity, integrate different elements from their friends' toys, expand play possibilities, and enhance the fun and learning effects of building with blocks.

How can we guide children from simple to advanced ways of playing?

Beginner (2 years old): Practice basic stacking, recognize colors and shapes, establish the concept of stability, suitable as an introductory toy for 2-year-olds. Advanced (3-4 years old): Attempt to construct specific scenes such as trees, rainbows, and mountains, incorporating role-playing and story creation. Advanced (4-5 years old): Challenge complex balance combinations, create original scenes, combine ecological knowledge to tell complete stories, and maximize the potential of educational toys.

Does this building block set align with the STEM education philosophy?

Meets the requirements! STEM education emphasizes hands-on practice and problem-solving. This building block allows children to learn through practical operation: (1) Science - observing balance and gravity; (2) Engineering - designing and constructing stable structures; (3) Art - creative expression and aesthetic cultivation; (4) Math - concepts of shape, color, and quantity. It aligns with the interdisciplinary learning spirit of STEAM (adding art) and is a high-quality STEM toy.

Is the material safe? How do I clean and maintain it?

Completely safe! The product has passed the EU EN71 certification and the US ASTM safety standards, using environmentally friendly non-toxic water-based paint, with rounded edges that comply withHong Kong Customs Toy Safety GuidelinesCleaning method: Gently wipe with a slightly damp cloth and let it air dry. Avoid soaking, high-temperature exposure, or using chemical cleaners. Keep it dry and ventilated when storing, and avoid humid environments.

Why choose African elephants as the theme?

The African elephant is the largest land mammal on Earth and plays an important role in the ecosystem. Through this topic, children can learn about wildlife, understand biodiversity, and develop environmental awareness. This aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 15, "Life on Land," fostering children's global citizenship and ecological responsibility from a young age.

How can this building block set be integrated into Montessori teaching?

Montessori emphasizes independent exploration and sensory learning. This building block fully aligns with the Montessori toy philosophy: (1) Independent operation—children can freely choose how to combine; (2) Sensory experience—touching the warm wood and observing the vibrant colors; (3) Error control—unstable stacking will collapse, allowing children to naturally learn to adjust; (4) Sense of order—organizing and classifying colors. It can be placed in the art corner or construction area of the classroom as a kindergarten teaching tool, allowing children to freely access and create.

Summarize

Hape Wilderness African Elephant Art Blocks is a high-quality educational toy designed specifically for children aged 2-5 years. Through creative building block games with irregular shapes, it effectively promotes fine motor skills training, spatial thinking, and creativity development. The product meets international safety standards, making it an ideal choice as a toy for toddlers, children's toys, and kindergarten teaching aids.

Whether it's family bonding time or Montessori teaching applications, this building block can effectively enhance children's hand-eye coordination, creative thinking, and ecological awareness. In line with the trends in early childhood education in Hong Kong and the STEAM interdisciplinary learning concept, it allows children to explore through play and grow through exploration. As a high-quality choice for STEM toys and Montessori toys, it lays a solid foundation for children's overall development.