Play mats have been around for decades. They are an area for your child to occupy while they play with their toys. They are often found in daycare’s and junior kindergarten classrooms, but more and more parents are using them at home too. Unlike interlocking foam mats, Plasmart Smartmat multi purpose play-mat combines learning and […]
Little tikes play kitchen sets
Fun is always on the menu when your child is in the kitchen. Play kitchens in general are a fantastic gift idea for both boys and girls. Gone are the days though when kitchens for kids used to cost a fortune. Nowadays, you can find a toy kitchen set for under a $100.00. Play kitchens […]
Bellz magnet game
“Bellz Will Be Ringing, the glad glad news. What a game to have.” 2015 most promising game, comes from Wiggles 3D. Bellz magnet game is a simple yet challenging game created by Wiggles 3D. Designed for kids ages 6 and up, this magnetic family game involves picking up bells of one color using a magnet wand. […]
Shopkins Christmas Gift Ideas
Deck the aisles it’s a Shopkins Christmas. Shopkins, Shopkins, SHOPKINS! These cute collectible characters have taken over my house. My daughter just cannot get enough of these toys, which are created to mimic simple, real items you purchase every day. My daughter is so addicted, that even Rose, sends me any Shopkin bargains she finds. […]
Just Add Milk Science + Art Kit
I love the idea of giving a gift to a child that involves quality time together, discovery, and maybe even a little learning! The following Christmas gift idea offers just that. Winner of “Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Children’s Products Award”, Griddly Games ‘Just add Milk’ science + art kit not only sparks your child’s […]
Miniature sandbox
I love sensory play as it is allows kids to explore freely. Sensory play also supports cognitive growth, problem solving skills, fine and gross motor skills, language development, and social interaction. There are many sensory activities. My daughter’s favorite is anything to due with water. Over the summer my daughter had loads of fun with […]
The Tubby Table- Sensory bath-time fun
Bath time doesn’t just have to be about getting clean. We have found all sorts of ways to use the bath for play, from bath crayons, which are ideal for developing hand-eye coordination to squeezable water critters, which encourage motor skills to flashing ducks that create quite the sensory bath-time experience. The newest addition to […]
Alternative Halloween Treats from Hasbro
Don’t Let Halloween Spook Away Healthy Choices Halloween is one of the most fun and festive holidays for kids of all ages. This year in in lieu of candy to hand out to neighborhood trick-or-treaters, might we suggest these alternatives from the fine folks at Hasbro. Not only will children love them , but parents […]
Fall Play-Doh Activities
In celebration of National PLAY-DOH Day on September 16, 2015, my daughter and I got into the spirit of the celebration with some Fall Play-Doh activities. We started out by scalping Canadian leaves, which show our Canadian pride. National PLAY-DOH Day, celebrated annually on September 16, was created by Hasbro in 2006 to honor the childhood […]
Preschool Learning Shapes & Colors Game
Learning about shapes and colors is a necessary step in your preschooler’s education. Color is one of the first ways your preschooler makes distinctions among things she sees. By incorporating colors to describe various items, your child expands their vocabulary too. One obvious reason for learning about shapes is to practice geometry skills. Recognizing shapes […]
Fun Preschool Games and Puzzles from Cardinal
The best way for your young child to learn is through fun and repeatable activities. Did you know some of the best learning tools for your child(ren) are right at your fingertips? There are all sorts of fun Preschool games that promote learning concepts such as sorting, counting, and matching. Puzzles are a great way […]