Gift Ideas Newborn through to 6 years and beyond Below I have listed out some of our favourites for different ages! Be sure to look at the gift guides above and below your little ones ages as well for things they may grow into soon or also be of interest to them! We tried not to overlap too many products and to choose different ones for each. We understand how hard it is to shop for products when you're not sure what they will enjoy at different ages and stages so we hope this gives you some great ideas that they will love! Please don't hesitate to send us a message with your budget and intere ..read more

To put it simply Plus Plus is one simple shape with endless possibilities! Plus Plus is a fun, simple creative toy that stimulates fine motor skills, creativity, focus and patience. Once you start playing with it you'll quickly discover all the ways they fit together!  They are a unique design and with this one simple shape (two plus signs joined together) they interlock with a satisfying friction fit to other Plus Plus blocks to make 2D and 3D creations. Every child is different. Some will enjoy building with instructions, others will enjoy creating from their imagination a ..read more

Want to lay the foundations of early numeracy but not sure where to start? We've got your covered with some simple and easy to implement ideas! Firstly, look around your every day life. Narration is a really powerful tool. When you're cutting up a snack you can count the apple slices, you can talk about how one apple is bigger and one is smaller. All these little points of exposure really add up and help children learn about the world around them and lay the foundations for implementing these skills themselves. Below I've listed key concepts for children to explore and given examples of a ..read more

In this blog you'll read (or watch) all about what open ended toys are, how they can be used, why you should invest in them and also some of our favourites for babies that can be used all the way through to big kids (and beyond). Even you will enjoy playing with these! Watch the video or keep scrolling to read below. We have been using open ended toys in our home since my children were babies - they are currently 7 & 5 and still love and use these same resources! What is open ended play? Open ended play is play that has no set or fixed way that a toy should be used. There is no ..read more

Reusable silicone drawing mats are perfect for an easy activity on the go or at home! We now stock two brands, Hey Doodle and Scribble Mat for a wider range of designs to suit all families so below we have listed the main differences between them in case you're finding it hard to decide.   Regular Mats - The regular size mats of both Scribble Mat and Hey Doodle are very similar in size. - Scribble Mat comes in a felt pouch with 4 pens. - Hey Doodle comes in a plastic, zip lock pouch with 9 pens. - Scribble Mat have larger, simpler designs for younger children to colour.  - Hey Dod ..read more

As a busy Mum with a curious little one, you're likely always looking for ways to keep your little one engaged, entertained, and learning! I remember the days when Benji was younger, and I was looking for activities that were engaging and fun for him but also for me. Because- honestly, my patience to build garages or be a superhero is limited. My answer to the quest was STEAM activities! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. This multidisciplinary framework encourages children to explore, create, and learn through hands-on experiences. This exciting blend of subjec ..read more

So what is small world play? Small world play is simply imaginative play but with items small than they are in real life. It is a lot of fun and it's a great way to help develop and nurture a child's imagination. Children usually start to begin playing imaginatively between ages 2-3 years and over the next few years you'll see their imagination continue to grow. Children can use figurines, loose parts and items in miniature sizes to create their own stories and play imaginatively creating places, settings, problems or scenarios that they can connect and engage with to tell a sto ..read more

Welcome to the official start of toddlerhood! An exciting yet sometimes terrifying milestone for most parents, but the ‘taby’ stage is one I’ve found to be most enjoyable. Taby is a term sometimes used to describe a child that isn’t a baby anymore but may not seem quite like a toddler in your eyes just yet. They may have only just started walking and talking, but soon enough, you will notice that they crave independence in almost all aspects of their lives – hello toddlerhood!   In my last blog I gave you some play ideas for babies aged between 9 to 12 months and now that my daughter has ..read more

Colour matching is a skill most children enjoy exploring around age 2 (of course every child is different and this age will vary). We've put this colour matching blog together to show you how you can use open-ended toys and pieces you already have to explore this phase of learning and how you can vary and create a multitude of activities for your little one. Before colour matching begins discovery baskets are a great way to introduce the concept of colour to children by doing single colour baskets like below. To find out more about discover baskets check out this blog.   When introducing ..read more

This is part 3 of our Early Literacy ideas. Click here to start from the beginning or here to go to part 2. I have curated some ideas of what you can offer at home if your child asks for literacy-based activities. Below you will find the activities for the element 'writing'. Writing In the early stages of writing, children experiment with using letters and words to convey meaning; they become increasingly proficient in selecting and arranging letters to form accurately spelt words. They will learn to produce correctly formed letters and numerals. It is important to have fun writing, and b ..read more