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Hape Wilderness African Elephant Art Building Blocks | STEAM Toys | Creative Artists | Ages 2-3

Name: Hape Wilderness African Elephant Art Building Blocks | STEAM Toys | Creative Artists | Ages 2-3
Brand: Hape
SKU: E0489
Price: 179 HKD
Availability: InStock

貨號： E0489

HK$179.00

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Brand: Hape

Category: ``` ```Develop skills - creativity and imagination``` , ```2-3 years old``` , ```Regular-priced items``` , ```Building blocks``` , ```STEAM Toys - Creative Artists``` , ```Montessori teaching aids``` , ```Again``` , ```Art Creation``` , ```Skill Development - Language Communication``` ```

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Tag: ``` ```親子互動 ```想像力 ```蒙特梭利 ```環保木質 ```Hape ```積木類 ```無毒材質 ```2 歲以上 ```藝術 ```藝術美感 ```藝術創作玩具 ```藝術創作類 ```STEAM 綜合玩具

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 block 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

Multiple building blocks: Irregular shape design provides unlimited creative combinations, allowing you to build various scenes such as trees, rainbows, mountains, etc.
Ecological education: African elephant themes effectively enhance children's understanding of biodiversity and ecological conservation
Safety and environmental protection: Made of high-quality wood, in compliance with EU EN71 and US ASTM international safety standards
Multi-sensory stimulation: bright colors and warm wood texture provide a dual visual and tactile experience
Easy to store: Flat design makes it easy to store without taking up space

Specification Summary

Size: 24 x 14 x 3 cm (product size)
Net weight: Approx. 0.62 kg
Gross weight: Approx. 0.66 kg
Material: high-quality density board/wood, environmentally friendly non-toxic paint
Battery: No battery required

brand

Hape - A world-renowned German educational toy brand, with a philosophy of "safety, environmental protection, and education"

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Product Details

Features and gameplay

Core Gameplay

Freely combine two elephant blocks and five colorful arch blocks to create African grassland landscapes such as trees, rainbows, and mountains.
Through irregular-shaped building blocks, you can train your hand-eye coordination and sense of balance, and strengthen your small hand muscles.
Use rich colors for color matching and identification, and build color concepts and visual discrimination abilities

Parent-child gameplay

Parents can guide their children to tell stories about African wild animals to cultivate their language expression skills and imagination
Discuss biodiversity and environmental protection together, and build awareness of ecological conservation and global citizenship literacy

Learning Objectives

Development Orientation

Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination: grasping, stacking, and balancing irregularly shaped blocks to strengthen small hand muscle training and hand control ability
Spatial thinking and construction skills: understanding three-dimensional spatial relationships, cultivating geometric concepts and spatial perception, and laying the foundation for future mathematical and scientific learning
Creative thinking and imagination: Open play 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 "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide"These are important developmental goals for children aged 2-5, laying a solid foundation for their future exposure to more complex STEM toys and educational toy construction.

Suitable age

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

Usage scenarios

Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for indoor play mats, children's rooms, and parent-child corners in the living room. Lightweight and easy to carry
Parent-child/classroom: Can be used as a kindergarten teaching aid in the art corner or construction area, and is also suitable for Montessori teaching environments
Storage: Flat design makes it easy to store in a toy cabinet or storage box. Just keep it dry and ventilated, and it doesn't take up space.

Safety and maintenance

Certification/Non-toxic: Passed EU EN71 certification and US ASTM safety standards, using environmentally friendly non-toxic water-based paint, in line withHong Kong Customs Toy Safety Guidelines
Cleaning and maintenance: Wipe gently with a slightly damp cloth and dry in the shade. Avoid soaking in water, high temperature exposure or the use of chemical cleaners.
Warning: Suitable for children over 24 months old; It is recommended to play under adult supervision; Keep away from fire; Keep dry and ventilated during storage

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, providing a warm and delicate feel. With a moderate weight, it is suitable for young children to grasp and stack, ensuring a safe and comfortable play experience.

FAQs

What age group is this building block suitable for?

Officially recommended for children over 24 months (2 years old), it is an ideal 2-year-old toy choice.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 is the difference between this building block and ordinary 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 to carry out ecological education through this building block?

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 Goal (SDG) 15, "Life on Land," cultivating children's global citizenship literacy.

What abilities can this building block 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 "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide"These are important development goals in the early childhood stage and are high-quality educational toys and kindergarten teaching aids.

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

Sure! 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, integrating different elements from their friends' toys, expanding play possibilities, and enhancing the fun and learning effects of building blocks.

How to guide children from simple to advanced gameplay?

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. Expert (4-5 years old): Challenge complex balance combinations, create original scenes, combine ecological knowledge to tell a complete story, maximizing the potential of educational toys.

Does this building block conform to the STEM education concept?

Compliant! 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 quality STEM toy.

Is the material safe? How to clean and maintain it?

Completely safe! The product has passed EU EN71 certification and US ASTM safety standards, using environmentally friendly non-toxic water-based paint, with rounded edges, in compliance 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. Store in a dry and ventilated place, avoiding 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 global citizenship and ecological responsibility in children from a young age.

How to integrate this building block into Montessori teaching?

Montessori emphasizes autonomous exploration and sensory learning. This building block fully aligns with the Montessori toy philosophy: (1) Autonomous 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—storage and classification of 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 for children aged 2-5. 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.