Commotion

07/10/2026

We are very excited to tell you all that two tickit products have been shortlisted in the Progressive Preschool Awards!

Our Lighthouse Island is a finalist in the Best Non-Licensed Toy category, and our Gem Building Shapes Mirror Tray is a finalist in the Best STEM / Educational Range category.

Our priority is creating educational toys that inspire creativity and learning through play, and being shortlisted at these important industry awards for two of our latest flagship products means the world to our team.

Wish us luck 🍀

06/10/2026

The team are delighted to be attending the Junior Design Awards today!

We were absolutely over the moon to have won GOLD in the Best Toy Design 0–2 Years category for our tickit Sensory Steel Tumble Ball. 🏆

Find out more and read the judges’ comments here:
www.juniormagazine.co.uk/junior-design-awards/toy-awards-2026/best-toy-design-0-2-years-junior-design-awards-2026

We are also incredibly proud to have won SILVER for Best Toy Brand.
Find out more here: www.juniormagazine.co.uk/junior-design-awards/best-toy-brand-junior-design-awards-2026

24/09/2026

We were absolutely delighted to hear that tickit® had won TWO Junior Design Awards! 🎉

Our tickit® Sensory Steel Tumble Ball has won Gold in the Best Toy Design 0–2 Years category, while tickit® has been awarded Silver for Best Toy Brand. 🥇🥈

A huge thank you to the Junior Design Awards for recognising both our product and our brand, and for the wonderful feedback from the judges. We’re incredibly proud to see tickit® recognised alongside so many brilliant brands and designers.

Here’s what the judges had to say about tickit… 👇

22/09/2026

We’re delighted to share that tickit® has received TWO Junior Design Awards! 🎉

The tickit® Sensory Steel Tumble Ball has been awarded Gold in the Best Toy Design 0–2 Years category, while tickit® has received Silver for Best Toy Brand.

A huge thank you to Junior Magazine and the Junior Design Awards for recognising our products and brand, and for the wonderful feedback from the judging panel.

We’d also like to say a very big thank you to our incredible team who contribute to creating the thoughtful, high-quality resources that make up the tickit® range, all with our mission of inspiring learning through play at the heart of what we do.

We’re incredibly proud to see the tickit® brand recognised alongside so many talented brands and designers. Here’s what the judges had to say about our tickit® Sensory Steel Tumble Ball…

11/09/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate an exciting milestone for our tickit brand, which has reached 50,000 followers on Instagram!

At Commotion, we are passionate about creating meaningful products that inspire learning through play, and our tickit community is a wonderful reflection of this.

Our Instagram has become a highly engaged and inspiring space where EYFS professionals, educators, parents and caregivers share play ideas and showcase the imaginative ways they use tickit resources.

Thank you to everyone who follows, shares and inspires us. Here's to the next 50,000!

If you do not already follow tickit, find out more here: https://www.instagram.com/tickit_education/

10/09/2026

We are delighted to announce that tickit’s Lighthouse Island has won a Wishlist Award in the Children's Gift category at the Christmas Press Show 2026! 🎉🏆

This recognition celebrates the thoughtful design and open-ended learning possibilities behind this innovative, FSC-certified wooden playset.

We are proud to continue creating meaningful educational resources that inspire curiosity, creativity and learning through play.

A huge thank you to CIJ Group for the recognition!

Playtime PR

28/08/2026

On Monday, a few members of our team had the pleasure of volunteering at Outreach 3 Way. We had a fantastic time meeting the team, getting stuck in and helping to give their garden fencing a refresh.

It was such a rewarding day, and we’re really pleased to have been able to contribute to such a fantastic local charity. A huge thank you to everyone at Outreach 3 Way for welcoming us, and to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make the opportunity possible.

We’re already looking forward to getting involved again! 🌱🙌

27/08/2026

Behind the scenes at our latest tickit® photoshoot! 📸
We had a fantastic time at our latest photoshoot yesterday, bringing our tickit® resources to life and, most importantly, watching children explore them through their own creativity and imagination.

One of the best parts of creating educational resources is seeing children use them in ways we never anticipated! Their curiosity, ideas and child-led approaches to play are a brilliant reminder of why open-ended resources are so valuable.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making the day such a success. We’re excited to share the photos soon!

05/08/2026

This is such an interesting article from The Toy Association: https://toyworldmag.co.uk/the-toy-association-encourages-inspiring-inventors-trend/

"As a result, families are gravitating towards modular building systems, STEAM activities, invention kits and creativity-fueling toys that encourage children to test and tinker rather than follow a single set of instructions. These open-ended play experiences allow children to personalise their creations, work through trial and error, and develop skills that extend well beyond playtime." - We could not agree more with this statement. Open-ended, screen-free play is essential for developing key areas of learning in the early years and beyond, which is why we strive to create meaningful toys that inspire hands-on learning through active and engaged play.

After seeing a shift in values for toys that encourage critical thinking and hands-on learning, The Toy Association has identified Inspiring Inventors as one of its top toy trends of the year. As families place increasing value on toys that encourage critical thinking and hands-on learning, products

20/07/2026

Step inside the Commotion Ltd Virtual Showroom 2026!
We are delighted to invite you to explore our latest collections and discover what's new for the year.
Explore our showroom today: https://commotion.co.uk/virtual-space