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You can officially stop searching for the best five wooden toys for under 2s as we’ve got them listed here for you today. Durable yet environmentally friendly, these wooden toys are loved by toddlers all throughout the country, and you’re about to find out why… Our 5 Top Wooden Toys for Under 2s As a…
The pandemic has put a stop to travelling with kids overseas, but not around our beautiful country! To help you make the most out of your next New Zealand based family holiday, we’ve put together a collection of tips and ideas designed to maximise the fun and decrease the stress! Tips On Travelling with Kids…
Ever fancied yourself as a builder? No? That’s okay because building a play kitchen is relatively simple. It’s also low cost too, especially as it involves repurposing things you’ve got lying around the home, in the garage or out in the garden. We’ve put together some simple suggestions on ways to build a play kitchen,…
Mindfulness for kids is a great tool for reducing anxiety and increasing a child’s wellbeing and positivity. Far from being only for adults, mindfulness helps develop positive habits that will last a lifetime. Something we practice in the Squoodles’ household, we thought we’d share the benefits and uses of it with you too. Using Mindfulness…
It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to meet the puppets in the puppet show tonight! Or this morning, whatever works! We’ve put together a quick guide on how to make a puppet theatre at home. Instructions to Make a Puppet Theatre for Kids Making a puppet theatre…
It doesn’t seem to matter what their colour, size or shape; toy cars, tractors, trucks and trains are extremely popular with kids. Played with almost anywhere, toy vehicles make up one of the key toy types and have for generations. But why are they so loved and which ones are best? We did some research…
Singing, dancing and playing instruments – all of these musical activities (and more) are not only enjoyable for toddlers, but also beneficial. We take a look at how musical activities can benefit our toddlers, plus share seven fun ideas for you to try at home. Benefits of Musical Activities for Toddlers Music provides a rich…
You only live once, though most of us had enough ideas for childhood dream jobs for four, five or even six lifetimes! From astronauts to doctors, truck drivers to teachers, we explore the most popular childhood dream jobs from the past and present – and guess at the ones for the future. Top 7 Childhood…
Mr Squoodles and I are continually amazed at the stamping ideas our (not so little) Squoodles Bugs come up with. With their creativity continually being sparked by both pre-made stamp kits and DIY hand stamps, we know that our boys won’t be the only ones that love stamping! We’ve put our heads together and are…
Choosing toys for children with low vision follows similar principle as choosing toys for kids with good vision: you pick toys that are age, stage and interest appropriate. All children have different likes, dislikes and abilities. When picking toys, it’s about identifying what they are and choosing toys which meet these requirements. There are some…
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