Why children talk with dolls and why this habit is so important for their growth.
You probably noticed that little ones often talk to their dolls while playing and you’re wondering if it’s good for their development. First of all, we want to reassure you that this is a very normal activity for children, since they’re used to express themselves…
Hape Dollhouse and Railway for Christmas 2020
The magic of Christmas is a prodigy that returns every year, gathering the family around the tree. The decorations and the flashing lights, the ribboned packages and the wait for December 25th bring together young and old. Adults also feel a bit like children at Christmas,…
Endless toys that we never forgot
We and our children are used to playing with tech things, often provided with screens and we could spend hours playing with them. But we all can remember how magical were the long afternoons spent building wonderful railways or furnishing dollhouses when we were children……
I dress my way! How to teach them to get dressed
As adults we use to see dressing ourselves like a daily routine, an easy and natural gesture we do every day without thinking it through, but for kids dressing themselves can be a challenging activity at first. Learning it, while they’re 2 or 3 years…
4 years old children want to read and write. How to encourage them?
Opening a book is like travel to another world, helps children to stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. That’s why many parents encourage their children to learn how to read and write on early stages. Unfortunately learning to read and write…
After school at home with mommy and daddy
When children come back home from school they still have a lot of energy to spend and some afternoons at home can be really challenging for parents, who always have to come up with new solutions to keep kids busy and involved in new exciting…
Learn Through Play: The Story of Peter Handstein
Every childhood is unique. Some of our early experiences are so rich and impressive that they go on to be the shaping force of our lives. Peter Handstein, also known as the founder of the Hape wonderland, has built one of the world-leading toy companies…
How to help children become more independent? Don’t miss these 5 tips!
All parents desire for their children to become more independent at the right time and to do age-appropriate tasks but sometimes this goal Is not so easy to reach. Sometimes, doing a small task for our little ones can seem easier and faster than teaching…
Hape Junior Inventor: Magnetic and Optical Science Lab
What is new in HAPE® Junior Inventor System: discover the optical and magnetic phenomena Imagine a little fish moving on a flat surface without anyone touching it, or a series of reflections inside each other that get smaller and smaller indefinitely. Is it science…
Hape Monster Math Scale
Hape® Monster Math Scale: how to make math fun « Tell me, and I forget; show me, and I remember; involve me, and I learn, » says a famous quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin. This is true for everyone, but especially for children. During childhood, we lay…
BATTERY POWERED ENGINE NO. 1
This little engine chugs along with a lamp lighting the way. A touch of a button puts this little engine in reverse!
EGG CARTON
It’s breakfast time! How do you want your eggs? This egg carton contains six eggs: three hard-boiled eggs and three fried eggs. Shells come off for more realistic play.
RAILWAY BUCKET BUILDER SET
This great train set lets you build your own town! Unpack everything from the storage box then use the lid to create a cool little town for your passengers and cargo to move through!
DELUXE EXPERIMENT KIT
Broaden your understanding of physics and engineering with this fantastic set. With easy-to-use tools and loads of pieces to build with including pulleys, propellers and even an LED light. Also includes seven inspiration projects to give you ideas. Compatible with other Junior Inventor sets. The only limit is your creativity!
LEARN WITH LIGHTS UKULELE-BLUE
Begin your musical journey and learn to play your favourite tunes on this brilliant ukulele which features flashing lights that teach you how to play! Includes an instruction sticker and booklet and a handle to make it easy to carry around with you!
