Tired of giving gifts that end up collecting dust on the shelf? These thoroughly practical presents are guaranteed to please everyone on your holiday shopping list. The holidays are finally here!  Whatever your budget, these thoughtful items from our favourite Canadian Small Shops, are a delight to give and receive. 2020… what a year for everyone,…

There are few things that kids love more than playgrounds. They’re just so much to do at them and kids love pretty much all of them. Whether it’s the swings, the slides, or anything you can find at a playground. The unfortunate part is that you might not be able to go to a playground…

We are happy to announce the release of our new KIMBOO™ rocker! This new toy is unlike any other rocker toy and just like all of our other toys, is an excellent addition to any child’s playset. Not just because it’s fun, but because it can also help in their development. There are a ton…

Playtime is probably one of your child’s favorite things to do, right up there with sleeping and eating. Playtime isn’t just good because it’s enjoyable however, it also has some real practical benefits. These benefits are good to know, that you understand just how important playtime is for your child. Why Is Playtime So Important…

With how active and energetic children are, it can be hard to find a way to keep them occupied so you can do other things. This is why it can be so tempting to sit your children in front of TV for some screen time. This is completely understandable, as sometimes you need to make…

The Pikler triangle is an excellent training toy for the motor development of babies and the early years of children. This evolutionary toy also reinforces the imagination and stimulates playfulness. The Pikler triangle was an invention of the pediatrician Emmi Pikler, who observed that when babies have freedom of movement, they also stimulate their integral development. …

A balance board, also known as a wobble board, is an excellent toy for your child for a ton of reasons. It can serve as a great playtime accessory and even be used as a tool for exercise. But what kind of balance board is best for your child and what ages should they start…

Crédit: @ashaheljacobs « Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment»   – Maria Montessori Where does the Montessori pedagogy come from? The first Montessori school was founded in Italy in 1907 thanks to Maria Montessori. This learning method was popularized…

Credit: @thelittlewandereclothingco In the previous article, we came to understand the principles of the Montessori pedagogy as well as its origins. If you have not yet read this article, we advise you to read it prior to this one. The greatest advantage of the Montessori method is that it can easily be adapted to the…

In the past years, we have seen the Back to Nature trend gain in popularity. This trend is all about going back to our roots and having a more natural lifestyle. This is especially true when it comes to Children’s toys, as more and more toys are now made with natural materials. Wooden toys, for…