Activities for busy toddlers! Focus on gross motor play, simple sensory exploration, and satisfying their drive for independence.
Grapat toys came into our lives three years ago, and I am so happy they did. We were living in London, my son had just been born, and my daughter was three years old when we had been gifted the Grimms Rainbow. So I started researching open-ended wooden toys, and I saw Grapat coins, rings, […]
Have you played with Grimms rainbow? I highly recommend it because it is a magical invitation to creativity and so much more. Of course, we are big fans of the Grimms large rainbow at home (we’ve had it over three years, and we are still playing with it). But the Grimms medium wooden rainbow one
Would you like to have more creative play at home? Have you seen a lot of sensory play on Instagram and don’t know where to start? If you allow me, I believe your playtime will change if you add a sensory table at home. I know it will because it did for us. We got
Elephants are some of the most amazing animals on our planet. They are native from Asia and Africa and are the largest land mammals weighing up to 9 tons (like three orcas, five hippos, or nine rhinos). These magnificent animals have been celebrated in many cultures as a symbol of strength, wisdom, and good luck.
Stacking has been a favorite activity in our household for some years now. I believe it truly started with the Grimm’s Rainbow. Of course, we had stacked some cubes before that, but we hadn’t discovered or tapped the potential of open-ended and wooden toys. So, I’ve put together a list of our wooden stacking toys,
Hello, wooden rainbow balls! What can we do with you? As you will see, so many things! We love the Grimms balls because we can use them in many different ways during playtime. They are one of our favourite Grimms toys. We have them in the rainbow color palette (as we have the rainbow in
Bears are some of the most popular animals among kids. I guess it is because almost every child has a teddy bear they love to cuddle and give them company each night. They are strong and brave, and sweet, and kind. They make us feel protected, and they are a great friend to have around.
The first time I laid eyes on the Lola set, I was mesmerized. It is wonderful. The wood, the simple shapes, and the vibrant colors are lovely. It’s beautiful to the eyes and fantastic to the touch. We had been playing with Grapat toys and loose parts for some time, and we couldn’t wait to
Grapat loose parts are a great resource for open-ended play. If you are unfamiliar with them, you may probably think, “And what do you do with them?”. Well, I hope I’ll be able to answer by showing you all the ways we’ve come up with playing during the past years. Loose parts play is a
Worried about handwriting? Start with stickers. Peeling builds the exact muscles needed for holding a pencil! Sticker books for kids are a great resource to have around or give as gifts! They keep them entertained, help them work on fine motor skills, help them learn new things; I think they are great. And not just
My son is now crazy about space. He is 3 and is fascinated by rockets, planets and space. My husband is thrilled because it has always been a passion of his and he can’t wait to watch with him Cosmos with Neil deGrasse Tyson. (If you haven’t seen it, it is fantastic and so well
+75 Grimms Rainbow ideas to make the most of your large wooden rainbow! Towers, flat designs, ball runs, animals, colour activities & more! We love it!
I was going through our little library the other day, and I realized we have quite a Julia Donaldson book collection at home. We love her books. Particularly the ones she does in partnership with the fantastic illustrator Axel Scheffler. Those are our favorites. We discovered Julia Donaldson’s picture books when we moved to London.
Grimms toys came into our life 3 years ago, and I’m so happy they did. It all started with a wooden rainbow and 12 colorful friends. We discovered a new way to play and learned much more than we expected. These beautiful open-ended toys give wings to everyone’s imagination and creativity (from little children to
Bilibo is a fantastic innovative, and versatile open-ended toy that will blow you away. It looks so simple (and, to be honest, quite strange the first time you lay your eyes on it) that you can not imagine all the things you can do with it. The Bilibo seat and its mini version, with its
Have you ever played with colored rice? Kids love it! I saw many people playing with colored rice on Pinterest, and I always thought it looked beautiful and fun. I thought it would be complicated and time-consuming. But it’s actually really easy, quick, and cheap to make. There are many creative possibilities to explore, from
One of the first sounds children learn to make worldwide is a dog’s bark. Whether its woof, woof (English); guau-guau (Spanish); wow, wow (Chinese); wuff, wuff (German); waouh, waouh (French); bub bub (Catalan); bow, bow (Hindi); they can’t help themselves barking in their language when they see a dog walking down the street. That is
What is a great creative activity to do outdoors when the summer weather allows it? Chalk painting! My daughter – who loves drawing and painting – is usually cooped inside. But, when I created it for the first time, I almost had to drag her back inside. Sidewalk chalk paint for kids is a fantastic
Dragons are fantastic and magical creatures that enchant us and kids love. We have always been fascinated by their stories and myths, and it is no wonder that they are beloved by people of all ages. I had not realized it until now, but we have quite a few picture books about them, so I
My son is turning 3 this week. For the past weeks we’ve been researching what would be a great gift for a 3 year old boy… and in doing so, I realised I now have a very fresh idea of everything he’s used and really enjoyed as a 2 year old. All the toys, books,
