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Tactile Playtimes: The Benefits of Felt Toys
“Unstructured, open-ended play is where the magic of childhood happens.” Alana Pace Felt toys are perfect for kids of all ages. With their soft texture and open ended nature, they encourage creativity and are a beautiful, durable and earth-friendly choice. Felt toys represent a powerful blend of playfulness, imagination, tactile experience and...
Recent comments from strangers on some of my Facebook ads led me to pop a poll up last week on Instagram and let me tell you, I have never had so much engagement in stories as with your opinions on beige! Like almost everything in life, I believe there should...
"The first essential for the child's development is concentration. The child who concentrates is immensely happy" ~ Wise words from Maria Montessori... and I have never seen my kids concentrate so hard as when they are building with blocks! Block play has so many benefits, so here's five reasons why I think block sets...
Budget Friendly Boredom Busters for the School Holidays
As parents, we know how busy the school term can be for our little ones. With packed schedules, homework and extracurricular activities, it's easy for kids to end up exhausted in the final weeks. School holidays can provide a much-needed break to unwind, relax and reconnect as a family. Here is a list...
Bolga Basket Shaping and Care Guide
Oh, the places you'll go! We are so excited to bring you these sweet round bolga baskets - just perfect for any kind of adventure! Beautiful and durable, they are hand-woven from the elephant grass which grows in the rich flood plains of the White Volta near the village of Bolgatanga in Northern...
“There is this invisible dividend in the Fair Trade world… it's hope, pride and dignity - because people are solving their own problems through Fair Trade" ~ Paul Rice CEO Fair Trade USA FAIR TRADE Fair Trade is a growing international movement which promotes fair living wages to small scale producers and...
Why we're saying no to Black Friday...
“What if we started by slowing down and not consuming so much stuff, just because it’s there and cheap and available. It’s amazing how that process makes sense financially, it makes sense ethically, it makes sense environmentally.” Andrew Morgan - film maker and director of 'The True Cost' While we love...
Why Are Montessori Toys So Popular?
"Play is the Work of the Child." Maria Montessori Parents are bringing fun-centred learning into their homes with Montessori toys that encourage growth, exploration and self directed learning. Let's break down what Montessori Education is all about, and why it's become so popular in homes and educational centres around the world....
"When children pretend, they’re using their imaginations to move beyond the bounds of reality. A stick can be a magic wand. A sock can be a puppet. A small child can be a superhero.” Fred Rogers Small world or pretend play is a type of play in which children create and...
Earth Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas
It's the most wonderful time of the year!🎄 I don't know about you but I LOVE Christmas - the decorations, the lights, Mariah Carey on repeat... it's all so magical! Something I don't love about the season is the amount of unnecessary waste it creates. A big component of that...