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Is your child transitioning from their nap time? If you're not ready to give up that little moment of peace in the day or they are still needing some down time to get through to dinner time this is the perfect time to introduce rest time instead. I don't think I would be the only parent to say that I look forward to a little rest when the kids are sleeping (or doing rest time). Without a rest by the afternoon I was often left feeling tired so I allowed myself time to relax and take a moment to recharge my battery to...

In this blog we're going to explore some of the many ways you can encourage your children to develop their fine motor skills through play. There are many simple yet engaging activities for you to choose and offer to your children depending on their age and skills. Let's get started... take a read below!   Peeling & Placing Stickers Draw dots onto a piece of paper, recycled paper towel roll or balloon and ask them to stick the stickers over the dots.  Tip: If they are struggling to get the stickers off the paper, peel the backing sheet off.You can also stick...

Dr Zigs have created the most incredible giant bubbles which are sure to entertain your family for hours of amazing bubbling fun! Babies will enjoy tracking bubbles and making first attempts at popping them as they grow older. Toddlers will love running around in the bubbles popping as many as they can and also starting to blow them themselves. Children will start to using and experimenting with techniques to make bubbles bigger and also more of them! And adults? Well we aren't missing out on the fun! Get involved and enjoy them together as a family, I know we do!...

Magnetic Tiles are such a fabulous open-ended toy that can be used in a variety of ways to foster children's learning on a hands on and interactive way.  Offering children magnetic tiles to free build with is sure to open a wide range of opportunities and learning but if you're wanting some inspiration or to focus on a certain skill you might like to browse the ideas in this blog. We've got you covered with how to get started, simple play, small world play, literacy, numeracy, games and outdoor play too! At Little Toy Tribe we stock the full range of Connetix...