Six panels line up into a 56-in owl-themed activity wall that projects only 0.5 in from the surface it hangs on, so eleven things to do occupy a wall rather than a corner of the room. What separates this set from a board of buttons and latches is that several of the activities are rehearsals for things a child actually has to learn: tying shoelaces is one of them, practiced on the panel at a comfortable height instead of bent over a shoe on the floor. A magnetic board comes with its own accessory kit, and the magnets turn number work into something to arrange and rearrange by hand rather than write down, which is usually the difference between a child staying with math and drifting away from it. The eleven activities together keep the learning tied to playing, so attention holds without the session feeling like a lesson. Materials are chosen for hands that will be on the panels daily, combining MDF with beech wood, metal, and plastic, and every edge is finished smooth with rounded corners to protect tender skin. Wall-mounting kits are included so the 9-lb set goes up quickly, and assembly is required with an instruction sheet in the box. The panels also work laid flat, so the same set can be played on a carpet or a table when floor play suits the moment better.
Care: Wipe Clean With A Dry Or Slightly Damp Cloth; Avoid Prolonged Moisture
Country of Origin: Imported
Six panels line up into a 56-in owl-themed activity wall that projects only 0.5 in from the surface it hangs on, so eleven things to do occupy a wall rather than a corner of the room. What separates this set from a board of buttons and latches is that several of the activities are rehearsals for things a child actually has to learn: tying shoelaces is one of them, practiced on the panel at a comfortable height instead of bent over a shoe on the floor. A magnetic board comes with its own accessory kit, and the magnets turn number work into something to arrange and rearrange by hand rather than write down, which is usually the difference between a child staying with math and drifting away from it. The eleven activities together keep the learning tied to playing, so attention holds without the session feeling like a lesson. Materials are chosen for hands that will be on the panels daily, combining MDF with beech wood, metal, and plastic, and every edge is finished smooth with rounded corners to protect tender skin. Wall-mounting kits are included so the 9-lb set goes up quickly, and assembly is required with an instruction sheet in the box. The panels also work laid flat, so the same set can be played on a carpet or a table when floor play suits the moment better.
