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Are you looking for a simple, creative and engaging activity to do with your little ones? Playdough is the answer! It's squishy, colourful and so much fun. Roll up your sleeves, grab some dough, and let's get started! Why Playdough? Before we jump into some activities, let's take a moment to discuss some of the benefits of using playdough. When children play with playdough, they're not just having fun; they're also improving their fine motor skills, boosting their creativity, as well as learning about colours, shapes, and textures. It's a great way to encourage sensory exploration and also imaginative play too! Ages and Stages Although our playdough...

If you're apart of the open ended play community in Australia you've likely already heard of Stapelstein. They are a fantastic resoursce for any open ended toy collection and can be used by children as young as 1 year old and can of course be enjoyed as well by toddlers, school aged children and even adults too! Children have a natural urge to move and Stapelstein are a fantastic resource to encourage more active play. They can be used anywhere you please! Indoors, outdoors - even in water!  Often we are asked "how do you play with them" and the answer...

Are you struggling to help your children to play? The easiest way to freshen up your play space is to simply change how you’re displaying your toys!⁠It really is magic how simply changing how your toys are presented can change how children interact with them. Below I have listed some examples to give you some ideas to try in your own home. 1. Instead of keeping blocks in the tray tip them into a bag or open basket. The Grimm's Building Sets like the Large Stepped Pyramid are mostly sold in trays. They look beautiful all packed away perfectly inside but...

Have you noticed your children aren't interested in their toys lately? Are you struggling to inspire them to play? Don't stress... Try these!   1. Change the way their toys are displayed Simply change the way your resources are displayed on the shelf or by doing a toy rotation you can spark new interest! A few examples.. Instead of having their peg puzzle made on the shelf take the the pieces out of the base and put them in a bowl beside it, They will likely want to complete the puzzle when they see it. Put their blocks in a...