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Playful Paths to Emotional Understanding: How We Can Support a Child’s Emotions Through 10 Engaging Games
Understanding and managing emotions is a crucial part of childhood development. Through play, children can explore their feelings in a safe and engaging environment. In this post, we present ten fun and interactive games specifically designed for preschool and primary school students..Read now -
Explore and Play: Fun Sensory Activities to Help Your Child Discover Their Senses and the World Around Them
Read nowWhy is sensory play so important? Sensory play is a crucial aspect of early childhood development. It helps children engage their senses—touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste. This helps the child to explore and understand the world around them. Here...
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Play Your Way Back to School: Fun Activities to Ease the Transition
As summer ends and the school year begins, children often experience a whirlwind of emotions—from excitement to anxiety. One of the best ways to support them during this transition is through play. Engaging in different play activities...Read now -
Cardboard Adventures: 15 Creative Summer Activities for Kids Aged 3-10
Summer is the perfect time for kids to unleash their creativity, and what better way to do it than with cardboard? Dive into a world of imagination with our guide to 15 fun and easy cardboard activities for kids aged 3-10. From crafting a cozy playhouse...Read now -
How can play help to support a child’s emotions?
Play supports a child’s emotional development by providing a safe and positive way to express and manage feelings, build relationships, and develop a positive self-image. Engaging in activities like role-playing, drawing, and collaborative games enhances their ability to understand and cope with emotions effectively.Read now -
Our Recent Events
Discovery Playtime had a fantastic time at FunFest! We loved meeting so many amazing families and sharing in all the fun. Our sensory tuff trays made for a fantastic exploration, while our giant bubbles added a magical touch. Little artists got creative at the easels....Read now -
Discovery Playtime Toy Shop and Learning
Read nowAfter 15 years creating play for children and 6 years selling toys, we have decided to go back to basics and offer the resources we find the most essential to support the development of skills for our children. We’ve handpicked...
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5 Tuff Tray Activities For 6+ Year Olds
Read nowAs you might know, tuff trays are great play accessories for all ages, especially since with the stand being height adjustable so it grows with the child. It provides children a safe and interactive space where they can express themselves...
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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 -
Top Tips To Clean Up Messy Play Activities At Home
Kids need to explore, investigate, mix, create and figure things out in order to learn. When all this is done through play, the experience turns really smoothly into knowledge. Messy play is the best way to achieve that.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