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Colourful Australian busy book resources to engage your toddler!

17/11/2020

Are you guilty of being a "fixer"? I certainly was (and sometimes still am!) I had found myself always rushing in to help my toddler, before she even asked for help.

I've been working hard to try and step back to allow her to tackle challenges independently. In the process, she has learnt to concentrate (a little better!) and is more resilient when faced with a challenge.

09/11/2020

Always Was, Always Will Be.

It's NAIDOC week this week, and the 2020 theme "Always Was, Always Will Be" recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.

It's so important that we embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in to Early Childhood Learning. Our little ones need to grow up hearing these stories to respect and champion the cultures that were the beginning of our nation.

I also recognise that I still have a lot to learn and by educating my kids I get opportunities to continue learning how to be a better ally.

01/11/2020

Who here dreads entertaining toddlers in rainy weather? 🙋🏻‍♀️ The neverending rain in Sydney is reminding us of our colourful fish patterns page 🐠

Patterns help children learn to make logical connections. Recognising patterns is a basic building block for their numeracy skills. 👏🏼

Keep your eyes peeled for our exciting launch, so you can get your little one practising their patterns!

26/10/2020

Can I spill a secret? I find rainy days TOUGH as a mum. Trying to get everyone fed, napping, entertained and happy is near impossible.

Reading lots of books is one of our favourite rainy day activities, but eventually we need something else.

Her Busy Book keeps my toddler occupied I can get things done or take a quick breather. We'd be lost without it on a rainy day!

I can't wait to share it with you when we launch in November!

25/10/2020

Can I be honest with you? This week mum guilt hit me big time! Nothing I did was good enough:

1. Didn't manage to set up beautiful insta-worthy invitations to play for the kids. 🌈
2. Didn't get enough work done. 💻
3. Didn't exercise as much as I would like. 🏃🏻‍♀️..the list goes on. Cue major mum guilt. "Why does everyone else seem to have things more together than me?"

But here's the thing:
1. I still had lots of quality play time with the kids, many puzzles were accomplished inside due to the rain. 🧩
2. I ticked several smaller items off my list, freeing up heads headspace for big ticket items this coming week. 💪🏼
3. I have to cut myself some slack here, it's a bit difficult to go for walks in the rain, but I have some good indoor workouts to try this week. 🌧

Moral of the story: I'm trying to be kinder to myself, and you should too ❤

17/10/2020

2020 has been quite a year! Trying to keep your kids engaged in quarantine, educated at home-school or entertained on weekends when nothing else is open, has been TOUGH!

Inspired by Montessori learning principles, your little one will love being able to choose from our colourful activities, depending on their interests and developmental needs.

We aim to make learning fun and fuss-free! What's your go-to fun activity for a rainy day? ☔

16/10/2020

Here's a little sneak peek on what we've been working on for the past few days. 😍

Can you guess what this is....?

11/10/2020

If you're anything like us, your household is a happy wreck by the end of the weekend! 😂 Remnants of fun activities, half-eaten snacks and toys used in all sorts of imaginative play can be found everywhere! 💥

On Sunday evenings, while all I want to do is curl up on the couch with a movie and a block of chocolate, I try to pack everything away 🙄

10 mins to reset really prepares my family up for a happy week ahead. Do you have a similar Sunday evening task that you would prefer to avoid? 😉

09/10/2020

We love our busy books SO much, we put together a series of posts to share the benefits of them with you 👇

Given everything that has happened in 2020 with and lockdowns and quarantine, this benefit HAD to be top of the list.

KEEP LITTLE ONES BUSY! Our busy books keep little hands busy with a safe and educational activity, giving mum or dad at least a few quiet minutes for things that need to get done (1. coffee ☕ )

Hands up who has needed some extra help getting a moment to themselves this year?! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

07/10/2020

Afternoon coffee is the only thing getting me through on this dreary day.

I've been busy working on some exciting things for launch day!

What's your favourite afternoon pick me up? ☕ or 🍫 or 🏃🏻‍♀️? Comment below!

06/10/2020

Don't get me wrong, I love a but with little ones in tow, I'm always ready for a quiet one on the first day back 😴

A busy book is the perfect thing to keep little hands and minds busy when mum or dad need a slow day.

Not long to go until launch day! 🤗

05/10/2020

Hardcopy books or DIY printables - whatever works for you, we'll have you covered!

DIY printables will be available for those who want to give their creative side a workout. You will receive a digital download and assemble the book yourself (with some handy instructions 😉).

Hardcopy books are great if you want a ready made option. Beautifully finished, these books are ready for play straight away!

Tell us in the comments - what would your preference be?

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