Discovery Building Sets
We help parents, grandparents, and educators nurture happy, curious kids through easy, play-based activities. From block play to pretend play, our playful learning activities encourage your children to develop their social, emotional, language, cognitive, and motor skills—one activity at a time. Join our weekly newsletter to explore simple, hands-on activities designed for your toddlers and preschoolers.
Get Ready! Week of the Young Child 2025 Kicks Off Soon 👟
Hi Reader, We hope you found some great deals during the Amazon BIG Spring Sale! Today, we're shifting gears and getting ready for something exciting—NAEYC's Week of the Young Child 2025, which kicks off Saturday, April 5! This annual celebration brings teachers, families, and communities together to highlight the importance of early childhood education and learning through play. Each day features a fun theme: 👟 Kick-Off Saturday – Plan your celebrations and get everyone excited! 🎵 Music...
👨🏽👩🏽👧🏽👦🏽Let's Play, Engage, and Connect!
Hi Reader, When you hear the word "engagement," what comes to mind? Weddings or big events? Today, in our series on nurturing your child's growth through play and everyday activities, we're discussing a different kind of engagement: when you and your child engage in an activity together. What Do We Mean by Engagement? For toddlers and preschoolers, engagement means being absorbed in an activity. It might look like a child engrossed in building a block tower, lost in imaginative play, or...
✨Spark Your Child’s Curiosity Through Simple Play
Hi Reader, I hope you are having a wonderful week! Today, we continue our series on nurturing your child's growth through play and everyday activities. Let's explore why curiosity matters and how to foster it in toddlers and preschoolers. As someone always accused of being too curious, I am ready! What Is Curiosity? For toddlers and preschoolers, curiosity means asking endless "why" questions, exploring their surroundings, and using their imagination in play. Whether examining a bug up close...
💪🏽The Power of Play in Early Childhood Development.
Hi Reader, I hope you're having a great week! Today, we're continuing our series on play and its essential role in childhood development. What Does Play Mean? Play can take many forms, but at its core, it's child-led, fun, and full of exploration. It's how kids learn and make sense of the world—whether building with blocks, pretending to be superheroes, or splashing in puddles. Dr. Peter Gray describes play as self-chosen, intrinsically motivated, and guided by a child's own mental rules....
Simple Ways to Spark Your Child's Creativity🎭
Hi Reader, We hope you had a wonderful Random Acts of Kindness Week and Valentine's Day! Now that those celebrations are over, we're continuing our series on nurturing your child's growth through play and everyday activities. This week, we're getting creative. What Does Creativity Mean?Creativity is about exploring, thinking in new ways, and making something from nothing. For toddlers and preschoolers, it often comes through play—building with blocks, pretending with dolls or action figures,...
🔓Unlocking Your Child's Imagination Through Play
Hi Reader, Welcome back! We're focusing on imagination in this second email of our series on nurturing your child's growth through curiosity, imagination, and discovery. As a vital part of their childhood development, let's explore a few simple ways to foster imagination and creativity in your little one. What Does Imagination Mean? For young children, imagination involves creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to picture things that are not there. Whether using a cardboard box as a...
Why Discovery Matters for Your Child's Growth🌱
Hi Reader, Today, we are kicking off our email series about supporting your child's growth through play and everyday activities. Each week, we'll focus on a key area—discovery, creativity, and imagination—that helps children develop and learn. This week, we're starting with discovery. Let's look at simple ways to encourage your child to explore through their natural curiosity. What Does Discovery Mean? Discovery means to explore, find, and reveal—to learn something new. It's the start of...
🎄Settle In for a Christmas Movie Marathon!
Hi Reader, It's here! Happy Christmas Movie Marathon Day! Few things capture the holiday spirit quite like Christmas movies. Are you ready to cozy up with your family, a big bowl of popcorn🍿, and some hot chocolate ☕? Don't forget your Christmas pajamas (extra points for matching ones) and a blanket to snuggle under! Looking for ideas to make it extra special? Set up a mini "movie theater" in your living room. Let the kids pick the first movie. Add fun snacks like holiday cookies or candy...
Let's Get Festive: Simple Tips & Fun Inside!🎉
Hi Reader, We hope you're enjoying the season with your family as Christmas gets closer. As one of our favorite times of the year—we love sharing simple traditions and creating memories. Of course, with so much to enjoy—like movie nights at home or special outings—it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. But finding a balance between keeping things meaningful and simple can make all the difference for you and your little ones. What's something your family loves most about this time of...
🫶 Making a Difference This Giving Tuesday!
Hi Reader, It's #GivingTuesday, a time to reach out and give in ways that matter most—whether it's your time, talents, or treasures. Every act of generosity makes a difference. 💗 But with so much happening in the world, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. So, where do we start to make a difference? We start by helping one. Mother Teresa's words remind us: "If you can't feed a hundred people, feed just one." "Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start...
We help parents, grandparents, and educators nurture happy, curious kids through easy, play-based activities. From block play to pretend play, our playful learning activities encourage your children to develop their social, emotional, language, cognitive, and motor skills—one activity at a time. Join our weekly newsletter to explore simple, hands-on activities designed for your toddlers and preschoolers.