Before a child can hold a pencil, they must build strength. Explore activities for scissor skills, lacing, and pincer grasp.
When it comes to sparking creativity and fostering imaginative play, Connetix magnetic tiles have become a household favorite for many parents and educators. These vibrant, versatile tiles open up a world of possibilities for children, allowing them to build anything from simple geometric shapes to complex structures like ball runs and towering castles. In this […]
Reading has always been a passion of mine, one that began in childhood and grew with me. As a little girl, I found solace, knowledge, and companionship in books. They provided answers, peace, and endless adventures. Reflecting on my own journey, I wish I had a book journal for kids to track and cherish those
Are you ready to scoop up some fun with Melissa and Doug’s delightful ice cream sets? The magnetic play set and the wooden counter offer a sweet way to spark your child’s imagination and creativity. Not sure which Melissa and Doug Ice Cream set is best for your playroom? We’ve got you covered. We’ve bought
Playing with water can be so enriching for kids. I know the mess and spills can be scary. But, given the right environment and engaging water toys, it can be an enlightening, entertaining, and fun activity for all. I wasn’t into it right away. My children only played with water during bath time or at
Are you looking for activities to do this summer when traveling? On a rainy day? For some slowing down and quiet time? Usborne Activity books are ideal for all those moments and more. Your children will love them! We’ve always loved their books (we’ve done many sticker books), we have many lift-the-flap and look-inside books,
Have you ever made animal figures with a Grimm’s Rainbow? We love it! The Grimms Rainbow large version is just so versatile, and you can do so much with it! You can create fish, insects, mammals, and reptiles; you name it! I’ve put together this post with ideas of animals you can make with the
There’s something extraordinary about peg dolls – they can become whoever you want them to be. Our first peg dolls were the 12 Friends from Grimm’s, and my son loved them. But after a while, my children did not play with them as much, and I thought we had to spruce them up a bit
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
Hello fellow stackers! Are you looking for a stacking challenge? Get together your Grapat wooden toys and join in the fun. Be warned; this can be addictive. But it is loads of fun as well! I would like to share how this all started, introduce you to extraordinary creative minds that have gone above and
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,
I find peg dolls are lovely, and I wanted to try to make them, but at the same time, I felt overwhelmed and scared to try. I love drawing, but I am not an expert with a paintbrush and can’t do intricate details. But one day, I decided to give it a shot and bought
Ever wanted to make a peg doll but didn’t know where to start? Looking for easy peg doll ideas to try it out? Then you are just like me – and I believe I can help you 😉 . Some time ago, after seeing many dolls on Pinterest, I bought a bunch of wooden peg
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
Cars awaken fascination in kids and adults alike. They are one of the most loved toys in a child’s playroom (and garage 😉). The wheels that go, their colors, and their shapes just grab their attention from an early age. They can be more box-shaped, round-shaped, and even triangle-shaped. Would you like to learn how
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 3 orcas or like 5 hippos or like 9 rhinos). These magnificent animals have been celebrated in many cultures as a symbol of strength, wisdom
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.
Painting for toddlers is an amazingly enriching sensory activity for them – but it can also be a parent’s worst nightmare. The preparation, the lack of ideas, the play, the mess, the cleaning up afterward can feel daunting. The main reason why we might easily gravitate away from toddler activities that involve paint. I can
