{"product_id":"vilac-garden-magnetic-maze","title":"Vilac Garden Magnetic Maze","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThere is something about a magnetic stylus that makes small children go completely and utterly focused in the best possible way. Tongue out, brow furrowed, one bead at a time. This little garden maze is one of those toys that buys you a genuinely peaceful fifteen minutes, and if that sounds like exactly what you need right now, you are very welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe love it because:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe illustrated world is absolutely beautiful. Sarah Betz's artwork turns the board into a proper little garden, with strawberry beds and an orchard and a greenhouse for the eggplant, and children want to be in it. That matters, because the playing-with-it bit follows naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe counting is built in so gently you almost miss it. One eggplant, two carrots, three radishes, four pears, five strawberries. Numbers with a reason behind them, which is so much better than numbers on a flashcard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe little gates and spinning wheels mean it stays interesting. This is not a straight run from A to B. There are things to figure out, which is exactly the kind of challenge that keeps a three or four year old completely absorbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is genuinely lovely to look at, which means it can live on a shelf without you having to hide it away between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, early numeracy and concentration, all happening quietly while your child thinks they are just playing. Which they are. Both things are true at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 illustrated wooden maze board (22.5 x 22.5 x 2.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 magnetic stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 2 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gift that feels considered and beautiful rather than just useful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who like to concentrate on something and see it through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly numeracy and first introductions to counting in a completely natural, hands-on way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor development, logic and focus for the pre-school years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet independent play (we said what we said)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for ages 2 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 22.5 x 22.5 x 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from wood, illustrated by Sarah Betz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe magnetic stylus is included and should be kept with the board so it is always ready to go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vilac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55587402875256,"sku":"08a-V7124","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1568\/1037\/files\/vilac-garden-magnetic-maze-packaging.jpg?v=1782240252","url":"https:\/\/www.mysmallworld.co.uk\/products\/vilac-garden-magnetic-maze","provider":"My Small World Toy Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}