Retail Stores @ 118 Maling Rd Canterbury (Near Canterbury Train Station) Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm Call 130 000 3126 | Chadstone Shopping Centre (near Baby Bunting )
Retail Stores @ 118 Maling Rd Canterbury (Near Canterbury Train Station) Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm Call 130 000 3126 | Chadstone Shopping Centre (near Baby Bunting )
Hello, dear fans of Grimm's Toys! Sven and Elke Grimm, the founders of Grimm's, want to express their heartfelt gratitude for your continuous support and love for their rainbow family. It is their honour to be part of your children's growth, especially in these unique times.
At Grimm's, what most likely first attracted you was the appearance of the toys, which is very different, but then you probably stayed with us for the quality. Grimm's products surprise and delight people of all ages since they can use them as educational toys or as art toys. Our design philosophy has made our toys a favourite choice for many schools and homes.
Today, we want to share with you the core principles that drive the design of Grimm's toys.
For us, toys are not about babysitting, or rather keeping children occupied or busy. The most important thing is that they play with toys appropriate for their age and stage of development.
By stimulating children's imagination, the potential for growth in creativity is achieved and will certainly be a cornerstone in their lives. Our beautifully crafted, handmade toys from natural materials will also enhance children's appreciation of quality and aesthetics, something very important nowadays in a world often dominated by a consumer culture oriented towards 'disposable' products.
This is exactly what Confucius taught us, and this is the essence of play for children. If we give them a completely designed game, then without knowing it, we deprive children of the chance to develop their creativity.
As designers, we try to maintain this possibility of play in our toys and not limit children's creativity so that it can develop in new, unpredictable directions.
This is how deeply these non-traditional models of education are embedded in the DNA of GRIMM so that we will be guided in the process by Montessori and Waldorf.
Here children and parents around the world find everything to satisfy the desire for development and playfulness in the form of our toys. The same parts may very well be put together in the introduction of a farm today, a hospital tomorrow, and in the next play scenario, a doll's house or a backdrop for fairy tale surroundings.
As they grow older, kids will keep finding new ways to use these blocks to play. It is this feature, that of having a minimalist and open-ended design, that keeps company with a child throughout his life.
To achieve the goal that toys should stimulate children's imagination and creativity, they must be Grimm's. With little elaboration in the design of the toys, we enable our children to create their own stories and situations. This method promotes independent thinking and stimulates problem-solving skills that ultimately become very critical in their development.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in the impeccable quality of our toys. Every piece is made manually from natural materials, thus making it very strong, safe, and durable. This high level of quality also supports sustainability as our toys would last and be passed down through generations.
GRIMM isn't merely related to play; it's about educating tools and toys that help assist children in the development of many skills. For example, building blocks develop spatial awareness and fine motor skills, and puzzles, and games foster logical thinking and problem-solving. By doing that, we bridge the gap between playing and learning.
Our toys are made of natural materials, so it is another information pass-through vehicle to feel nature and learn to appreciate the environment, very important in modern life when children spend more hours of the day inside doors and sitting in front of screens. Playing with our toys, children can gain a closer understanding and respect for the natural world.
Our toys are accordingly non-traditional, aligning with education methods such as Montessori and Waldorf. Handwork, creativity, and self-expression are highly emphasized in these educational philosophies. At Grimms Wooden Toys, we foster these principles through open-ended play, which encourages exploration and discovery.
With growing children, the toys of GRIMM never miss a beat. Timeless by design, and versatile for use in many ways, they offer just endless possibilities for playing. And this lasting impact is probably what makes them unsurpassed value in addition to any child's collection of toys.
In a nutshell, Grimm's toys are way more than just toys but an instruments of creativity, imagination, and learning. Our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and unconventional approach to child growth and upbringing make our toys invaluable in the lives of children. We feel honoured to be part of your children's growth and development, and we thank you very much for your continued support and love towards Grimm's. Come see us at My Playroom for more of our Grimm's toy range and understand how they can further stimulate play and learning within your child.