Lauren Ivanchuk
Beamsville, ON (905) 246-1480
40yearsofplay@gmail.com
This versatile magnetic dress-up activity set made of wood is designed to celebrate diversity in various forms, including different physical abilities. Includes 4 large, chunky children figures (4.5 inch/11.5 cm tall and 0.5 inch/1.3 cm thick) of various ethnicities. The children can be dressed and redressed over and over with the plentiful wooden magnetic outfits, articles of clothing and other accessories. The over 65 magnetic pieces can be mixed and matched for a ton of fun combinations. The dress-up combinations feature a variety of community helpers, including a firefighter, nurse, doctor, pilot, chef, and astronaut. A variety of special needs physical abilities are represented as well with the accessory pieces, including a wheelchair, glasses, walking stick, arm brace, leg brace, hearing aids, and dental braces. The 4 chunky figures are designed to stand upright on a flat surface, providing for hours of imaginary play and social exploration. This magnetic play set inspires children to embrace their uniqueness and to appreciate diversity in their community. Every child, regardless of ethnicity, skin color, ability, or preference, is to be celebrated and respected.
4 chunky figures, 67 magnetic pieces.
from 3 years+
WARNING:
This product contains small magnets. Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are swallowed or inhaled.
· Fosters an appreciation for diversity and acceptance of others
· Develops self-love and confidence
· Strengthens fine motor skills
· Exercises hand-eye coordination
· Learn to visualize different possible combinations
· Experimentation
· Learn to rationalize different combinations
· Opportunity to explore & learn about different professions/community helpers
· Aspire to different professions
· Exercise creative thinking
· Imaginary play
· Opportunity to role-play real life scenarios
· Develop real-life conversation skills