Have you noticed your children aren't interested in their toys lately? Are you struggling to inspire them to play? Don't stress... Try these!   1. Change the way their toys are displayed Simply change the way your resources are displayed on the shelf or by doing a toy rotation you can spark new interest! A few examples.. Instead of having their peg puzzle made on the shelf take the the pieces out of the base and put them in a bowl beside it, They will likely want to complete the puzzle when they see it. Put their blocks in a basket rather than in the base tray. Keep some toys out of ..read more

Sensory play may feel a little daunting at first but don't worry, its not hard! Just follow these simple steps to make a simple Sensory Play Tray! Scroll down to read more about each of these. 1. Grab a tub or tray You can use a container from your panty or even a baking tray. We love keeping sensory bases and tools ready to go in the Decor cupcake container. If you'd like somthing bigger tuff trays are great as well as the Ikea Flisat table. We have personally owned a tuff tray since my children were babies are are still using it well into their schooling years! Other great options inc ..read more

The Boogie Boards are a popular resource to use on the go in the car or plane, at the cafe or waiting for appointments. They are sure to keep children busy! We orginally purchased ours a few years ago for our eldest who loves drawing and added them to our range at LTT as we love them so much! Having the Boogie Board meant we took one thing with us out and about rather than the clipboard, paper, pencils and a sharpener! Differences between the Jot & Magic Sketch There are two different kinds, the Jot and the Magic Sketch. Both work in the same way but there are a few differences which we ..read more

The sizes of Maileg get a little bit confusing so we wanted to give you an easy way to see them up against each other to compare. We have created this blog to give you a closer look at them side by side as well as answering some FAQ. Getting Started We're often asked about where to start with Maileg and we think the best place is with the mice in Matchboxes.⁠ ⁠ They are perfect for children to take care of and tuck them into bed when they go to bed and wake up in the morning.⁠ Inside they have a mattress, pillow and blanket. ⁠Later on, if you decide to extend on your collection you ..read more

This is the second part of our CONNETIX STEM series which follows on from the first which was a step by step guide of how to make our Magic Answer Machine.  In our house we love creating Connetix machines! This blog is all about how to create a cutting machine. Connetix Tiles are an amazing STEM toy. STEM toys are educational toys designed to promote learning and development in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Connetix Tiles are crafted to engage children in hands-on activities that stimulate their curiosity and help the ..read more

Connetix Tiles are an amazing STEM toy. STEM toys are educational toys designed to promote learning and development in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Connetix Tiles are crafted to engage children in hands-on activities that stimulate their curiosity and help them develop important skills while playing. Here are some reasons why STEM toys such as Connetix Tiles are beneficial for children: 1. Learning through play: STEM toys make learning fun and engaging, allowing kids to explore STEM concepts in a playful and enjoyable way. 2. Critical thinking: They ..read more

The Chameleon Reader is perfect for encouraging screen free, independent play. You can turn your child's favourite books into audio books for them to enjoy! We love using it for rest and down time at home, on long car rides and creating fun activities with to make learning a little more fun! Children love to record and listen to their own voices. We often do this to practice their sight words. If I am trying to cook dinner and can't read at the time they have asked me to they will often sit in the kitchen with me and we listen to the stories together. It doesn't replace reading and connecting ..read more

On this blog we have listed some inspiration using Connetix Tiles to make Christmasy ball runs and creations. You could also adapt some of these to make these lay flat for younger children. We hope this gives you some inspiration to create your own this Christmas season with your Connetix Tiles collection! Let's get festive with these creations by Ula from @ulipekstyle!   Santa Claus   Decorate the Christmas Tree Build a Christmas Tree with Connetix Tiles and decorate with metal rimmed counting chips.     Christmas Present   Stocking Ball Run Back View of the ..read more

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