Looking for a world map puzzle with pieces that are shaped like individual countries? Well, here it is! This unique and educational 600 piece puzzle features all 193 countries and capitals and is made from recycled materials.
Winner of Instructor’s Top Educational Resource award
These high quality, environmentally friendly brainbender puzzles come in 18 different designs and five levels of difficulty. Made from bamboo, the fastest growing plant on earth, these puzzles will exercise your brain and you can relax knowing the production of them did not harm the planet.
Warning: Eco Game Bamboo Puzzles are addictive!
Made in China by FSC certified Mi Toys, all inks dyes and paints used are 100% water-based and non-toxic.
Need a soccer ball? Buy this one and you will be helping the developing world at the same time!
The Etiko TEAM (4) is a 32 panel, official international match ball standard size four, soccer ball. It has a balanced natural latex bladder, is hand stitched from quality shine Polyurethane and is Fair Trade certified. The ball does not contain any PVC. This size is for use by players under 11 years old.
HABA's Indian Summer Mosaic Set, winner of the Creative Child Magazine 2005 Toy of The Year, is perfect for creating endless gorgeous patterns and designs. This magnetic set contains 88 cheerfully painted mosaic wood pieces to arrange over and over again and 10 sample images to get started. Then watch your children's imaginations take off as they create their own beautiful free-form designs (on the included magnetic board or on the refrigerator).
The set includes 88 wooden pieces with magnetic backing, a wooden frame and 10 designs to copy. Magnets are fastened to the wooden shapes so they stay put in the wooden frame.
HABA, from Germany, is the recipient of many toy awards and has a reputation for producing excellent quality wooden toys. HABA’s environmental policies are extensive; they cover every phase of production from the use of solar power in the factory to the recycling of scrap wood. HABA was the first German toy company to be granted ISO 14001 – the international certification for environmental management – in 1996.
This is a beautifully presented kit that contains everything needed to make new paper from used paper. It includes instructions and materials needed to then turn the handmade paper into greeting cards with creative designs. The kit will make a wonderful gift for anyone interested in exploring paper-making and creating handcrafted cards to give to family and friends.
The kit includes: mesh screen and frame, strainer, cloths, white craft glue, paint brush, tissue paper, confetti, leaf skeletons and instructions on making paper.
The kit packaging has been produced using pulp fibre sourced from sustainable managed New Zealand plantation forests.
Seedling is a New Zealand company that was created in 2006 to bring back some traditional and hands-on childhood experiences. Seedling products encourage:
children to master essential 'life skills' such as cooking, gardening, carpentry, and painting through fun and interesting experiences;
strong adult and child relationships by creating projects that encourage an adult's input and assistance. This time spent working together not only strengthens the relationship, but also works to build trust between adult and child;
a hands-on approach to learning and problem solving, building 3-D connections in the brain for developing essential skills such as coordination;
children to be involved in real life activities. This allows them to apply learned skills such as mathematics to real life situations;
building of confidence and sense of self through experience.
Gobblet is the award-winning, fun game of strategy. As easy as Tic-Tac-Toe, Gobblet can be learned in a few seconds and is fun to play again and again.
Beautifully crafted, Gobblet is entirely made of wood and includes a great box with self-storage for all pieces. With irresistible fast moving play and astonishingly simple rules, Gobblet is a fun game for the whole family!
Blue Orange produces high quality, multiple award winning wooden games. Based in the USA, the games are made in China and pass USA’s ASTM963 and EN71 safety standards, including testing for lead, heavy metals, mechanical hazards and flammability. Showing an innovative commitment to environmental issues, Blue Orange plants two trees for every tree used and was awarded the first ever “Green Toy Company Award”.
The Green Toys Jump Rope is made from recycled plastic and all cotton rope. Happy jumpers will burn energy while saving energy and greenhouse gas emissions, all in the name of fun!
Green Toys is an award winning US Company, making toys from recycled milk containers and packaging them in 100% recyclable corrugated boxes – resulting in a reduction in landfill waste, less energy use and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Green Toys products contain no BPA, phthalates or lead paint, making them totally safe for children.
The engaging illustration on the front of this 48 piece puzzle depicts two boys, Jess and Steve, on holiday together in the Australian outback. Thirty nine Australian animals have gathered around the camp fire to listen to Jess’ versions of some Dreamtime stories. The illustration was undertaken as a collaborative piece of art in 2002 to show how working together and learning about Aboriginal culture and traditions is richly rewarding.
This puzzle has been designed and handmade in Australia using wood from sustainably managed forests and includes a guide to the animals featured.
This is a beautifully presented kit that a budding fashion designer/enthusiast will love. Create unique designs and cut and sew them onto the included wooden mannequin. This kit contains everything needed to get started.
Kit includes: 10 x Assorted fabric, 3 assorted trims, 12” mannequin, sketch book, coloured pencils, dress making scissors, sewing threads and needles, basic patterns, hand sewing instructions and fashion design tips.
Seedling is a New Zealand company that was created in 2006 to bring back some traditional and hands-on childhood experiences. Seedling products encourage:
children to master essential 'life skills' such as cooking, gardening, carpentry, and painting through fun and interesting experiences;
strong adult and child relationships by creating projects that encourage an adult's input and assistance. This time spent working together not only strengthens the relationship, but also works to build trust between adult and child;
a hands-on approach to learning and problem solving, building 3-D connections in the brain for developing essential skills such as coordination;
children to be involved in real life activities. This allows them to apply learned skills such as mathematics to real life situations;
building of confidence and sense of self through experience.
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