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Garden Spade

by Hape
Original price $14.90 ex GST - Original price $14.90 ex GST
Original price
$14.90 ex GST
$14.90 ex GST - $14.90 ex GST
Current price $14.90 ex GST

Encourage outdoor exploration and hands-on fun with this durable, child-sized garden shovel—perfect for little hands eager to dig, discover, and grow. Whether they're helping in the garden or creating their own outdoor adventures, this spade fosters real-life role play as children mirror adult gardening skills. Designed for durability and comfort, it supports physical development and nurtures a connection to nature, making every dig a valuable learning experience. Made from beech wood and Green PE. Measures 69cm L. Ages 4yrs+.

Key Educational Benefits

  • Builds Fine and Gross Motor Skills: Digging strengthens muscles, coordination, and grip, supporting early physical development.
  • Encourages Practical, Hands-On Learning: Children gain firsthand experience with soil, roots, and planting—building an understanding of how nature works.
  • Fosters Responsibility and Care: Using real tools to help in the garden teaches patience and the importance of caring for living things.
  • Promotes Outdoor Physical Activity: Encourages movement and fresh-air play, contributing to overall health and well-being.
  • Inspires Scientific Curiosity: Digging and exploring the soil introduces early STEM concepts such as habitats, plant growth, and ecosystems.
  • Imitates Real-Life Roles: Children take on the role of gardener, farmer, or nature explorer—enhancing understanding of adult responsibilities.
  • Develops Emotional Connection to Nature: Hands-on interaction with the earth fosters a sense of care, calm, and connection to the natural world.
SKU E5588K