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Summer Solstice Celebrations – Waldorf Inspired Crafts

8th June 2026 Lisa 1 Comment

As a family we don’t really followed one path of childhood philosophy. We like to pick out the bits we…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Celebrations, Iris Folding Papercraft, Macrame, Sensory Play, Waldorf Inspired Filed under: fine motor skills
Brightly coloured wooden toys, rainbow stacking arches, and educational games designed to promote early childhood development and sensory exploration.

Playroom Ideas and Inspiration for a Calm, Creative Kids Space

20th May 2026 Lisa Leave a comment

Creating a playroom that feels calm, inviting, and easy to use can completely change the way children play and learn…

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Posted in: Learning Through Play, Sensory Play, Toy Shelfies, Waldorf Inspired

Early Years Play Shelfies – Toy Rotation: Same but Different

21st January 2026 Lisa

Play Shelves & Toy Rotation Less is often more in my experience when it comes to children and toys. Whilst…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Learning Through Play, Sensory Play, Small World, Toy Shelfies

Unplugged Tots: Fun Screen-Free Coding for Young Kids

24th September 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

Introducing Unplugged Tots by Hannah Hagon With coding now recognised as a core skill for the future, many parents and…

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Posted in: Learning Through Play, Sensory Play, Student Teacher

Summer Solstice Candle Crafts for Kids – Bees, Beeswax & More

21st May 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

Summer Solstice Crafts Each year we really enjoy making decorations for our home in readiness for Summer Solstice. We found…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Celebrations, Sensory Play, Waldorf Inspired

Stapelstein Stepping Stones: Are They Worth It?

30th April 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

Stapelstein: Open-Ended Play for Active Learning The majority of toys you open the box and you know exactly what it…

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Posted in: Gift Guide, Learning Through Play, Sensory Play, Small World
A wooden rainbow with a wooden hedgehog sat on top. Orange and brown scarves with six homemade play dough hedgehogs on top

National Hedgehog Day

29th January 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

National Hedgehog Day is the 2nd February. I’ve always been incredibly fond of hedgehogs. As a child I saved up…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Iris Folding Papercraft, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Sensory Play, Tonies and Yoto, Yoto

Snow Day: Small World Play – Polar Play

19th November 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Polar Play It’s been a while since I’ve shared a small world play post on the website. It’s one of…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Exploring Nature with Children, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Sensory Play, Small World
6 compartment Play Tray Inspire My Play Ocean themed with blue wooden mandala pieces, yellow sand, resin sea creatures, shells, fabric ocean creatures, wooden boats and wooden treasure chest

Inspire My Play Tray Activity Ideas with Compartments – Ocean Theme

6th November 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Sensory Play Tray Ideas One thing our daughter Floss has always loved ever since she was little is any type…

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Posted in: Learning Through Play, Sensory Play, Small World, Tonies, Tonies and Yoto, Toy Shelfies, Yoto

Celebrating Diwali with Children in 2025: Ideas, Books and Resources

29th October 2024 Lisa 2 Comments

Diwali 2025 The Festival of Light Each year the date for Diwali changes, but it usually falls late October or…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Celebrations, Learning Through Play, Sensory Play

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