Each hand painted wooden peg doll in this Grimm's Wooden Toys - 12 Rainbow Friends is unique with its own coloured outfit and hat. The 12 rainbow friends made from wood each stack neatly on the included wooden tray for easy storage. The wooden play set is made in Germany by toy manufacturer Grimm's Wooden Toys using non-toxic water based dyes and wood sourced from FSC certified forests. Use the Grimm's Wooden Toys - 12 Rainbow Friends for colour recognition games, maths activities such as counting particularly useful when used in association to learning 'a dozen', or the 12 months of the year, or in everyday play. Each of the 12 Rainbow Friends measures approximately 3cm x 3cm x 6cm. frame length 15.5cm. Recommended for children aged 3+. Toy Materials: alder and maple wood, non-toxic water based color stain, non-toxic plant based oil finish. Learn about Grimm's Wooden Toys from Germany. Welcome to the joyful and magical world of free and open-ended play for young children through Grimm's Wooden Toys. Grimm's Spiel und Holz Design. Grimm's are a well known and respected, family owned and sustainably managed toy manufacturer at the foot of the Swabian Alb (German: Schw?bische Alb) a plateau in Baden-W?rttemberg, Germany. Grimm's toys produces natural, high quality and safe wooden toys made to officially certified standards. In product development, Grimm's are guided by the principles of the renowned Waldorf education, Montessori school of thought and other respected educational approaches. Waldorf education, also known as Steiner education, is based on the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Anthroposophy. Its pedagogy strives to develop pupils' intellectual, artistic, and practical skills in an integrated and holistic manner. "If we do not believe within ourselves this deeply rooted feeling that there is something higher than ourselves, we shall never find the strength to evolve into something higher." ~Rudolf Steiner. The Montessori Method of Education, developed by Maria Montessori, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children. Montessori's method has been used for over 100 years in many parts of the world. "The child's progress does not depend only on his age, but also on being free to look around him." ~Maria Montessori. Grimm's European toys are located in the Swabian Jura, sometimes also named Swabian Alps in English, is a mountain range in Baden-W?rttemberg, Germany, extending 220 km from southwest to northeast and 40 to 70 km in width. It is named after the region of Swabia. The Swabian Alb offers plenty of cultural and recreational opportunities, as well as popular local dishes and spa resorts for tourists. "Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood" ~Friedrich Frobel. In the opinion of Grimm's Wooden Toys, children's toys are not just about children being busy, that is, having something to do. Above all, it is important that children receive toys that are appropriate to their age and development. The imagination of the child should be stimulated and this will help develop the creative potential that can be available to that individual throughout their entire life. Beautiful, artistically crafted, quality toys, made of natural materials also promote a sense of beauty and an understanding of quality. Explore the entire range of Grimm's wood toys available to purchase online in Australia at AMouseWithAHouse Toy Store.
