BY Alicia mason – for growing kind Have you been wondering what to get your 5+ year old? We have compiled a list of 5 year old gift ideas that are super fun to play with, and they are developmentally appropriate. As you read through our 5+ year old gift guide you will notice we […]
Developmentally Appropriate Gift Guide for 3-5 Year Olds Are you wondering what to get your 3-5-year-old? We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas that are not only super fun but also developmentally appropriate. In this guide, you’ll discover the “why” behind each recommendation, with a focus on how these toys support different play schemas. Don’t […]
Present Ideas for a Two-Year-Old Are you searching for the perfect gift for your two-year-old? Our curated list of gift ideas includes toys and activities that are both fun and developmentally appropriate. From balance boards that enhance proprioception to sensory play materials like finger paints, our recommendations are designed to support cognitive and developmental growth. […]
Developmentally Appropriate Gift Guide for 1-Year-Olds Are you searching for the perfect gift ideas for a 1-year-old? These curious little learners can be challenging to shop for, but we’re here to make it easy with our comprehensive gift guide! Our curated list of toys is designed not only to be super fun but also developmentally […]
BY AMIE HANKINSON – GROWING KIND There is every chance that you are at home with your children due to COVID-19, and you are probably wondering ‘WHAT’ and ‘HOW’ your children should be learning. I have been watching homeschool resources circulate the internet this week (not all good, though with great intentions I am sure) and […]
Written by Kate Hodgekiss at Engaging Curriculum Solutions As a childhood trauma survivor, I understand the importance the environment plays in the ability to stay centred, focused and mindful, for children who have been through adverse experiences. Complex trauma, that is to say trauma which is pervasive, and/or repetitive, has a profound effect on the brain’s […]
What are Play Schemas? Have you ever wondered why your child purposely knocks over your block castle, hides in small boxes, throws their food, lines objects up or collects rocks? These aren’t ‘bad behaviours’ but rather natural developmental urges (called schemas) that suggest a healthy child. The repetitive action of a schema allows a child […]
By Alex Trichilo (Speech Pathologist) “Not being able to speak is not the same as not having anything to say.” –Rosemary Crossley This quote has stuck with me ever since I read it. Does it strike a chord with you too? So many of the little ones that I see have so much to say, […]
Written by Robyn Papworth from Play Move Improve – www.playmoveimprove.com.au The position of w-sitting, refers to children sitting on the floor with both of their feet positioned behind their bottom. As an Exercise Physiologist, this w-sitting position makes me nervous, because it is a red flag for children’s gross motor skill development. What I […]
BY AMIE – GROWING KIND What is a Kind Space? Introducing Segment 1 of #kindspaces ; the foundations. Kind Spaces will be an evolving framework to follow when creating a learning environment for your children or classroom. Kind Spaces can be created indoors and/or outdoors, depending on your children needs and accessibility. A #kindspace is […]
My vision for Growing Kind is not just to sell beautiful toys. I want to change the world through play with our children.
I want to change the world for the better by encouraging more kindness, more inclusion, more acceptance and an unstoppable resilience.
I want to encourage people to love themselves more, love others more and be conscious of their own trauma and biases.
Growing Kind respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, learn and play, and pay respect to the First Nations Peoples and their elders, past, present and future.
