Scientists continue to make new discoveries about our solar system, galaxy and the universe and it is beneficial to gain a basic understanding about the planets and stars from a young age. At Windmill, we try to provide a broad range of products catering for different children’s interests.
Dotted throughout the shop there are many products that can help children gain new knowledge
about science including astrology, solar systems and space exploration.
The 50mm Discovery Astronomical Telescope is a great first telescope. It that allows children to
examine the moon, planets and stars or the horizon through either an 18X or a 90X magnification lens. It’s suitable for ages 8-plus.
The Orbiting Solar System by Thames and Kosmos is a new and popular solar system kit. It allows children to build a rotating model with a wind up motor and planetary gears.
The planets revolve at different speeds according to the gear ratio.
Children learn about celestial orbits as the colourful planets revolve around the sun. It’s suitable for ages 8-plus
All About Space magnetic playset by Meir Edu has 89 space themed magnets and 30-plus amazing facts and illustrations about the sun and planets of our solar system and Q and A to learn and explore.
Children will find the magnets easy to manipulate and they can form a planet or build an international space station. It’s suitable for ages 3-plus.
There is something for children of all ages. Younger children will love to dress up as an astronaut with the Melissa and Doug – Astronaut Role Play Costume Set.
It includes a jumpsuit, helmet and silver gloves.
We also have a Nassa kit (by Quack) in a special Nassa case including Nassa jumpsuit badges and space stickers.
There are many more space themed products including a rocket night light, a Deep Space Home Planetarium and Projector, space-themed torch projectors and a good range of space-themed puzzles for kids of all ages.
There are glow-in-the-dark moon and stars and even a tube of astronauts that would be perfect for a space-lover’s birthday cake.
As well as space toys, kits, models, puzzles, stickers, magnets, projectors and telescopes you can often find some great space themed books at Windmill including Usborne’s Beginners Astronomy.
Windmill Educational Toys is at 593 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills.
