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Creative Small World Play Ideas for Kids – Secret Worlds

17th August 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

Magical Places & Secret Small World Spaces Even as an adult I still find myself drawn to intriguing, mysterious places…

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Posted in: Exploring Nature with Children, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Small World, 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
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World Bear Day: Learning Resources, Books, Audiobooks, Activities & Play

19th March 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

World Bear Day 2025 Although bears have tremendous power it doesn’t stop us from finding them totally loveable. They’re often…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Exploring Nature with Children, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Small World, Tonies, Tonies and Yoto, Yoto

Toniebox Characters: UK New Tonie Character Releases – February Tonies 2025

1st February 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

BREAKING NEWS, on the 27th August 2025 Tonies have announced a Toniebox 2! You can find out how the Toniebox…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Learning Through Play, Small World, Tonies, Tonies and Yoto
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Toniebox Characters: UK New Tonie Character Releases – January Tonies 2025

12th January 2025 Lisa Leave a comment

January Tonies Releases 2025 January Tonies 2025 sees the release of five new, hand-painted character Tonies. Alongside these is a…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Learning Through Play, Small World, Tonies, Tonies and 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

Playpress RNLI Toys – People Who Help Us – Small World STEM Play Set

17th November 2024 Lisa

Small world play is something that we are huge advocates for. It’s an opportunity for children to explore new worlds…

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

Perfect Presents for Autumn Gifts & Birthday Ideas

6th September 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for an Autumn birthday or enjoy celebrating the seasons with a few new…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Celebrations, Gift Guide, Sensory Play, Small World, Tonies and Yoto, Travel Play, Waldorf Inspired, Yoto
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Top Tips for Toy Rotation: How to Create and Ideas

24th June 2024 Lisa 6 Comments

Why Rotate Toys? Toy rotation helps promote more thoughtful, purposeful play. It’s also very helpful in keeping your home less…

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