Focus on tactile exploration and movement-based play that helps children regulate their nervous systems and engage their senses.
Some of my earliest memories are wrapped in songs—gentle lullabies sung by my mother, rhymes that made me giggle as a toddler, melodies that felt like home. Years later, when I became a mother, those same songs found their way back into my voice as I held my own babies close. That’s how Petites Grans […]
Grapat loose parts have always been a fantastic canvas for open-ended play. If you’re new to them, you might wonder, “What exactly do you do with these?” Allow me to shed some light by sharing the myriad ways we’ve enjoyed playing with them over the years. The Grapat Mis&Match set, with its vibrant collection of
Early this month, I had the incredible privilege of attending the Spielwarenmesse, the world’s foremost toy fair, held annually in Nuremberg at the end of January and the beginning of February. For me, it was a much-anticipated journey into the heart of the toy industry. And a particular highlight was visiting the Grapat stand. As
Do you know what Stapelstein are? Until a year ago, I had never seen them, but for the past year, they have been popping up on my Instagram feed and everywhere open-ended toy-related online. Their vibrant colors and intriguing designs piqued my curiosity, sparking my interest in a world where simplicity meets boundless potential. I
Waldorf toys have been gaining popularity among parents and educators in recent years. Rooted in the Waldorf education system, these toys are designed to encourage creativity, imagination, and open-ended play. The emphasis on natural materials, simple designs, and sustainability has made them a favorite among families seeking to incorporate eco-friendly and educational toys into their
Play is essential for children’s development, and having suitable toys can help foster creativity, imagination, and exploration. Playsilks are a type of toy that has recently gained popularity for their versatility and open-ended nature. At home, we have Sarah’s Silks Playsilks, and we love them. I want to share with you why we love our
Coloring books have long been a favorite pastime for children. In recent years, they have also seen a resurgence in popularity as a therapeutic and stress-reducing activity for adults. However, coloring books are more than just a fun activity; they provide children with a variety of benefits. In this article, we will discuss the many
Bath time is a crucial part of any kid’s day. But it’s not just about getting clean and squeaky clean but also about having fun and spending quality time with your child. We all know that bathtime is not always the easiest time of the day. I’ve had to ask them to get undressed and inside
Are you considering getting an audio player for your child? Is your little one asking you to play content on your phone (music, stories, games), but you’re not keen on letting them be on the screen? Do you want them to be able to choose what they want to listen independently? If you’re looking for
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
School is officially over, and the summer season begins! Will you and the children be spending a lot of time outdoors? Do you want to find things to keep them engaged and entertained outside? Do you have a summer birthday and need ideas of what to gift? I’ve compiled a list of the ten best
Do you like open-ended toys? Do your children love to make up their games? Then the Bilibo Game box is for you. We loved our Bilibo minis set for years, and I have somehow misplaced them (we played a lot and took them everywhere). I knew I had to replace them, but then I saw
Easter is here, and with it, there are many ideas or things to do with the little ones. I rounded up our favorite activities to do during this festive season. So if you are looking for easy and fun Easter activities for toddlers that older children can also enjoy, I hope you’ll enjoy our suggestions.
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, 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
Space is a fascinating subject, and for toddlers, it is even more mesmerizing. It is so abstract, so strange, and so captivating at the same time. The moon, the planets, the rocket ships, the astronauts are all exciting. My 3-year-old son is absolutely in love with anything space-related. So I thought I’d share with you
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
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
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
