Are you looking for ways to extend and enrich children's learning with dinosaur play?  Dinosaurs have long captured the imaginations of children, ...

You have bought your tuff tray and now you're lacking play ideas for your tuff tray? Or you've done everything you can possibly think of and now yo...

In this article, you'll find an ever growing list of loose parts play ideas that I love and have used over the years in my many classrooms. I know ...

Over the past few years sensory and fidget toys have become increasingly popular with children of all ages and abilities. They've been quite the ma...

What is NAIDOC Week? The first week of July each year, from Sunday to Sunday is NAIDOC Week. To celebrate, events are held across Australia to cele...

Blocks are one of my all-time fave open ended play resources and once you know the ages and stages of block play, your mind is blown by children's ...

Open-ended play has no directions, no instructions and no rules. Open ended play resources and toys are materials that have multiple uses. ome common examples of open ended resources and toys are sand play, loose parts, wooden blocks, sculpting media like play-dough, clay-dough or clay, and even lego! The materials can be purchased or hand made. 

We sing the praises of wood, felt and silk toys because they are natural materials and make beautiful heirloom toys that can be used across the gen...

Australia is a such a diverse country, from tropical rain forests and vibrant beaches to rich red earthy deserts. These play trays are ... The vi...

Small world play offers children an opportunity to explore the world. They can explore family life and act out situations closer to home, or they can travel the world and learn about life in other countries.  

They can cross dimensions and dance with fairies or swim with mermaids; travel into outer space and swerve around the planets in their rocket; go back in time and learn about history, or they can imagine they’re all grown up and living their best lives. 

Children can practice life before it happens - visiting a doctor or dentist or specialist. Life isn’t always a straight path. We learn about life and love and death through life experience. Small world play allows children a safe space to explore these concepts and brave their fears. 

47 Different Ways to Play with Play Silks

Have you ever wondered how to play with play silks? Well we've got you covered with our latest blog article which is overflowing with some awesome play silk inspo! 

I've come up with 47 ways to play with your play silks! You thought you had one play silk? No! You have at least 47 different play opportunities! Let's get started, shall we?

Loose Parts Play: Nurturing Creativity and Learning in Early ChildhoodIn the world of early childhood education, there exists a treasure trove of r...