The wooden calendar they actually want to use
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- No batteries needed
- Hands-on learning
- Builds independence
- Montessori-inspired
- Ages 3,7
- Wood + magnets
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
as seen in
Real talk
The 20 minutes she didn't ask for the iPad
This isn't a screen replacement that feels like one. It's a physical calendar where your child moves magnetic pieces to show today's date, the weather, the season, and because they update it themselves, they actually care. That's the hook. Within a week, it becomes part of the morning routine: the thing they do before breakfast, unprompted.
While she's building an instinct for time and seasons, you're watching her focus deepen. No guilt. No timers. Just a wooden calendar that earns its place on the wall.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives
One wooden calendar board with a printed scene, 40+ magnetic tiles (months, days, seasons, weather symbols), and a hook to hang it at child height.
The calendar board
Hand-finished wood with 4 activity zones: months, days of the week, seasons, and weather. Each section has slots for magnetic tiles. Sized for small hands to reach comfortably.
- ✓ Wood construction with smooth finish
- ✓ Colour-coded sections for each learning area
- ✓ Hangs on any wall at 3-5yo eye level
40+ magnetic tiles
Sturdy, palm-sized magnets printed with months, days (Mon,Sun), seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), and weather symbols (sun, rain, cloud, snow). Kid-proof durability.
- ✓ Large enough to grip (no choking risk over age 3)
- ✓ Strong magnets that hold position all day
- ✓ Bright, clear text and symbols
Built for independence
No assembly. No instructions. A child can manage the whole calendar alone within days. They learn by doing, not being told.
- ✓ Ready to hang and use immediately
- ✓ Lightweight enough for small hands to reposition
- ✓ Teaches self-directed learning
Ships within 2,3 business days. 60-day guarantee.
Was £24.99
My First Calendar - Magnetic Calendar for Kids: £16.64
While they play
What she's quietly building
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Time awareness
Days, months, seasons stop being abstract. By moving the tiles herself, she's mapping how today fits into the week, the month, the year.
Weather literacy
She learns to name and predict weather patterns. Tomorrow's forecast becomes something she looks for, not something that just happens.
Routine & memory
The morning ritual becomes her anchor. She remembers where things go, anticipates changes, and builds confidence through repetition.
Fine motor control
Grasping, placing, and repositioning small magnets strengthens the hand muscles needed for writing later on.
What families say about Jaques of London
What other parents have said
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
Recommended from age three
Designed for little hands just learning to grasp and place. Grows with them through to age 7 as understanding deepens.
Minutes per day
Most families use it as a morning ritual. Updates take just a few minutes, but the learning compounds daily.
Magnetic tiles included
Everything you need to teach months, days, seasons, and weather patterns. No additional purchases required.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this one, not the plastic version
| Jaques My First Calendar - Magnetic Calendar for Kids | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Hollow plastic that cracks |
| Magnets | ✅ | ⚠️ Weak plastic clips that fall off |
| Weight & feel | ✅ | ❌ Flimsy, feels cheap in hand |
| Montessori principles | ✅ | ❌ Designed for speed, not learning |
| Built to last 5+ years | ✅ | ❌ Landfill by next year |
| Still engaging at age 7 | ✅ | ❌ Outgrown within months |
| Guarantee | ✅ | ❌ No returns, no recourse |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Strong magnets
- ✅ Feels real
- ✅ Montessori-led
- ✅ Lasts years
- ✅ Grows with child
- ✅ 60-day guarantee
- ❌ Plastic cracks
- ❌ Magnets fail
- ❌ Hollow & cheap
- ❌ Toy-box filler
- ❌ Breaks easily
- ❌ Bored in weeks
- ❌ No returns
Ships within 2,3 business days. 60-day guarantee.
Was £24.99
My First Calendar - Magnetic Calendar for Kids: £16.64
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions parents ask
Is this really the right one to buy?
If you're buying for a 3,5 year old who's starting to notice days, seasons, and time patterns, this is the one. Catherine McCulloch called it a 'perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday,' but it shines most from age 3 onwards when they can grip and move tiles independently. For a 6-year-old? They're often ready to take ownership of the calendar entirely, updating it before breakfast without being asked.
Won't it cost more than a plastic one?
Yes, and there's a reason. Manda Monium said it's 'worth every penny full price', and that's because solid wood, hand-finishing, and strong magnets don't come cheap. But here's the real maths: played for 3,5 years, passed to a younger sibling, and still beautiful enough for display? That's pennies per use. The plastic version lasts months.
How do I know the quality is real?
John A noted it's 'not the usual tat from China', and Karen Pepper said 'toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' Every calendar is hand-finished wood with magnets that hold firm. We guarantee it for 60 days, and if anything's faulty, you'll have a replacement or full refund by 31 January 2027.
Will my child actually use it every day?
Most families report it becomes the morning ritual within a week. It's visual, tactile, and because she updates it herself, she takes ownership of it. If you're buying this to replace screen time, the novelty tends to hold because there's no battery to run down, just a child and a calendar that needs her attention.
How much does it cost?
The My First Calendar - Magnetic Calendar for Kids is £16.64 today (down from £24.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
Ships within 2,3 business days. 60-day guarantee.
Was £24.99
My First Calendar - Magnetic Calendar for Kids: £16.64
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
We've been making games and toys since 1795 because we believe children learn best when they're using their hands, not staring at a screen. The Let's Learn My Magnetic Calendar isn't just a toy; it's a gateway to understanding time, seasons, and the world around them. Every piece is made with intention: the wood feels substantial, the magnets hold strong, and the design steps out of the way so your child can lead. That's not a marketing line, it's our entire philosophy in one object.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
Ready when you are
Ready to get the mornings back.
No screens required.
Was £24.99
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🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee · 🚚 Delivery in 2-3 working days · 🏛️ Est. 1795
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