Rag dolls | Comfort and companionship

Rag dolls | Comfort and companionship

Rag dolls are old. They are some of the earliest toys. This one, found in Egypt, dates back to Roman times. But we can be sure that this wasn’t the...

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Fimo finger puppets

Fimo finger puppets

Fimo, a versatile modelling material, offers endless possibilities for creative play. Children are captivated by its easy-to-use nature, vibrant co...

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Stacking toys - tender leaf toys stacking farmyard animals

Stacking toys demystified

Here is a stacking toy: And here is another one: And here is one more:   Are they really all the same toy? It’s so confusing! Traditionally, the...

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A child enjoying play-based learning

Play-based learning

When you were a child, did you ever read the book, What Do People Do All Day? by Richard Scarry? The world of adults is incomprehensible to a young...

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Seriation with a rainbow toy

Seriation: the art of ordering

Before your child’s first maths lesson at school, she will have already begun developing vital skills that form the foundation of her mathematical ...

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Easter Bunny Craft!

Easter Bunny Craft!

Yikes! Easter is only 8 days away!  Don't panic, we have loads of bunny toys and we have come up with a very cute Easter craft for you to do with t...

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Help your child to focus

Help your child to focus

Do you ever wish your child could focus for longer periods? Is she easily distracted? As parents, we understand that this is normal. We get distrac...

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