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We all know playing outdoors is essential for our mental health, for child’s development and for the connection between ourselves and the world. There are so many places we can visit to create memories together when going on family adventures, and the beach is our favourite!Read now
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The topic of Space comes with so many questions...
The topic of Space comes with so many questions... How long does it take to get into space? Can we live on another planet? Do aliens really exist? Space is such a magical topic for children as their are so many questions and ideas that they can explore about the topic.Read now -
Dinosaurs are Roarsome!
Messy play, outdoor fun and sensory art with your little dinosaurs. Send us photos / tag discovery playtime on social media if you try any of these!Read now -
Mind Your Earth
We tend to think our Earth is someone else's planet so we don't need to look after it but it's nearly too late for that!! We have to take action right now! As a toy shop, we can do so much or we can do so little, but we try our best. We do sell plastic toys because they're...Read now -
Outdoor Play: Games, Learning and Resources
Read nowThe biggest mistake parents or teachers can make is to use outdoor play as a treat or a prize for good behaviour. Outdoor play is a necessity. Every single child needs to play outside every single day whenever possible, even...
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5 St Patrick’s Day Activities
Read now1. St Patrick’s themed tuff tray Use your resources to create a fun sensory tray. The colours and textures are the main feature when it comes to a themed sensory play activity for Paddy’s day. When we are setting up...
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6 Things Every Parent Should Remember
Read nowBecoming a mum doesn’t come with instructions, and this is positive and negative at the same time. It is hard, because we need to constantly figure out how to do things, make important decisions, and learn about our kids. But...
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Early Childhood Education: 10 Tips for Supporting Your Child's Learning through Play-Based Activities
Read nowHow to Help Your Child Learn While Having Fun We are so busy and often see play as the way to keep our kids busy while we do all the things that need to get done (laundry, cooking, working, etc.)....
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Top 9 Birthday Party Games: Make Your Child's Birthday Celebration a Blast!
Read nowBirthday parties can be expensive, and they can also get out of control very easily! Should you let them play freely? Or should you organise kids’ birthday party games? Should you book a play centre? Or do it at home?...
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The Impact of Technology on Child Development: Balancing Screens and Play
Read nowAre We Keeping Up with Technology's Impact on Our Kids?Technology is leading the race against the world, and it’s clearly winning. That leaves us with two options: join the race or stay behind. Each option comes with pros and cons,...
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5 Tips for Creating an Effective Children’s Play Space
Read nowTips from a Play Expert, By Catherine Guilfoyle. Catherine is a mum of 3 (which automatically turns you into a play expert!). She is passionate about play and learns so much from observing her children and following their interests. She...
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Our Top 10 Gift Guide for 3 Year Olds
Read nowDiscovery Playtime gift guide for children from 3 years is here! You will find here our favourite toys to support your child’s development. When you are choosing a toy, you can ask yourself: do I just want my child to...