Dr Zigs have created the most incredible giant bubbles which are sure to entertain your family for hours of amazing bubbling fun! Babies will enjoy tracking bubbles and making first attempts at popping them as they grow older. Toddlers will love running around in the bubbles popping as many as they can and also starting to blow them themselves. Children will start to using and experimenting with techniques to make bubbles bigger and also more of them! And adults? Well we aren't missing out on the fun! Get involved and enjoy them together as a family, I know we do! Bubbles are also fun at parti ..read more

Magnetic Tiles are such a fabulous open-ended toy that can be used in a variety of ways to foster children's learning on a hands on and interactive way.  Offering children magnetic tiles to free build with is sure to open a wide range of opportunities and learning but if you're wanting some inspiration or to focus on a certain skill you might like to browse the ideas in this blog. We've got you covered with how to get started, simple play, small world play, literacy, numeracy, games and outdoor play too! At Little Toy Tribe we stock the full range of Connetix Tiles which are pic ..read more

If you are loving your Magnetic Tiles and would like to add some resources to your play space to compliment them and extend the fun and learning wtih them have a quick read of the blog below where we talk about our five favourite products that combine well with magnetic Tiles. At Little Toy Tribe we stock the full range of Connetix Tiles. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about selecting a pack to start!   1. Chalk Markers If you don't already own a chalk marker consider buying one to try some activities likes the ones below. They draw onto the Con ..read more

Makedo has created a range of construction tools that are safe for children to use to create with cardboard. They are purposely designed for children build and construct with their imagination.  Get involved and be creative with your children making creations small or large, the opportunites to create are endless!   How to use the Tools How to Join Cardboard Use the Makedo Scru-driver and Scru to join cardboard together. Simply punch a hole through the material, insert the Scru into the socket on the end of the Scrudriver, and then with a few quick turns the cardboard wi ..read more

If you're searching the fabulous range of Fat Brain Toys not knowing where to start or what the choose we'd like to help get you started with these Top 5 Best Sellers! When browing the range you'll find a collection of quality, open-ended toys, games and gifts that are sure to entertain and educate. There's a quick look through in the video below and scroll down for a bit more about each of them!   Whirly Squigz Whirly Squigz are sure to engage your little ones as they twirl and whirl around! They come in a set of 3 so you can keep them all together or keep some at home a ..read more

Bookish play is simply play that revolves around a book. Engaging in bookish play with children is a great way to foster a love for reading, develop their language skills and spark their imagination. It's not just about reading or flipping through pages of a book, it's about creating an experience that brings their favourite stories to life. Children can continue engaging in a story or concept in a new way whilst reading and after you've finished. As children grow older you can help them to develop comprehension skills such as retelling, summarising and sequencing the story to k ..read more

Are you looking for a simple, creative and engaging activity to do with your little ones? Playdough is the answer! It's squishy, colourful and so much fun. Roll up your sleeves, grab some dough, and let's get started! Why Playdough? Before we jump into some activities, let's take a moment to discuss some of the benefits of using playdough. When children play with playdough, they're not just having fun; they're also improving their fine motor skills, boosting their creativity, as well as learning about colours, shapes, and textures. It's a great way to encourage s ..read more

If you're apart of the open ended play community in Australia you've likely already heard of Stapelstein. They are a fantastic resoursce for any open ended toy collection and can be used by children as young as 1 year old and can of course be enjoyed as well by toddlers, school aged children and even adults too! Children have a natural urge to move and Stapelstein are a fantastic resource to encourage more active play. They can be used anywhere you please! Indoors, outdoors - even in water!  Often we are asked "how do you play with them" and the answer is... anyway you please!  ..read more

Are you struggling to help your children to play? The easiest way to freshen up your play space is to simply change how you’re displaying your toys! ⁠ It really is magic how simply changing how your toys are presented can change how children interact with them. Below I have listed some examples to give you some ideas to try in your own home. 1. Instead of keeping blocks in the tray tip them into a bag or open basket. The Grimm's Building Sets like the Large Stepped Pyramid are mostly sold in trays. They look beautiful all packed away perfectly inside but it is also like a puzzle that may ..read more

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