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School Holiday Family Time!
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 13 June 2019
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Just in from Djeco! Beautiful puzzles, perfect for family time on a rainy afternoon.
DJ7607 - Children's Walk - 200 pc
DJ7646 - Land and Sea - 1000 pc
The three new additions to the Djeco gallery puzzles offer op...
Win a FM3131 Folkmanis Sloth Puppet
Author: Mel Okimoto Date Posted: 21 May 2019
Want a chance to win this Folkmanis Sloth Puppet?
This amazing sloth from Folkmanis Puppets features magnetic hands and feet and a moveable mouth. Bring storytime to life with this beloved animal.
Do you want a chance to win this puppet?
Head to our Instagram page to find out how to enter! --Competition ends Friday May 24t...
Friday Favourite - Chunky Puzzles
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 10 May 2019
Kiddie Connect - Wild Animal Chunky Puzzle - KC5213B
Perfect for children from 18 months up.
The brightly coloured, stylised animal shapes present a myriad of open ended play opportunities. The basic puzzle allows children to match the animal shape to the printed base, requiring spatial recognition skills to manipulat...
Alpacas with Maracas
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 3 May 2019
The main aims of the ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime are:
- Promote reading and literacy.
- Promote the value and fun of books
- Promote an Australian author and publisher
- Provide opportunities for activities to enhance the story telling experience
- To involve parents, grandparents, educators, media and others in promoting the value and love of reading.
Friday's Favourite - Djeco Observation Puzzles
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 16 April 2019
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Beautiful designs featuring popular themes for the 3+ age group. The jigsaw is pieced together which is great for developing problem-solving skills and increasing dexterity. Once completed, the child can then find all the cut...
Friday's Favourite - Trybike Steel
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 12 April 2019
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The first 2-in-1 tricycle balance bike made from steel makes learning to ride fun! The Trybike Steel teaches children to ride from 18 months of age. The first setting is the low tricycle mode which offers children lots of support. The Trybike easily converts to a balance bike, ready for the next stage of riding. With the unique footrest, children learn balance, and consequently learn to ride a pedal bike without even using training wheels. Suitable for children from 18 months up to 6 years. Maximum rider weight 35kg.
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Friday's Favourite - Tenderleaf Garden Wheelbarrow
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 5 April 2019
Tenderleaf presents TL8357 - Garden Wheelbarrow Set - centrepiece of their new garden themed toy selection.
This bright and beautifully detailed role play set comes complete with a heap of accessories including seed packets, plants in pots and garden tools. The Garden Wheelbarrow allows children to pretend to plant their own garden and grow it from seed to fruit. The trowel, secateurs and watering can offer extended play value and fine motor skill development. The push along wheelbarrow ...
Friday's Favourite - Easter
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 29 March 2019
Just in time for Easter - Sweet little Havah the Bunny is Meiya & Alvin's new friend. Created using natural rubber latex and natural cotton, Havah is a safe and environmentally friendly Easter treat for newborn and up.
Friday's Favourite Classic Manhattan
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 15 March 2019
From their first moments, babies are taking in information and developing knowledge of their world by the sensory experiences they have. The Skwish and the Winkel both provide tactile and visual stimulation as well as encouraging movement through reaching, grasping and pulling. Both make fantastic teethers, the Winkel can even be refrigerated ...
Friday's Favourite - Papo Fantasy
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 15 February 2019
This week's Friday Favourite is some magical characters from Papo. 
Friday's Favourite - Early Years
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 8 February 2019
DJ0202 - Djeco Red Rock'it Rocking Horse
This great little beginners rocking horse provides support for children from 12+ months. The arch supports baby's back, sturdy handles provide easy grip and the side rails allow balance to develop safely.
Rocking is an excellent way to assist in the development of core muscles and vestibular sense (balance).
As an added bonus, the support arch is removable once t...
Friday Favourite - Bonikka Organic Dolls
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 1 February 2019
Classic pink cheeked rag dolls - perfect as a very first friend for any toddler. Lily and Rose are dressed in their delightful tea party best!
Importantly, these gorgeous girls are produced under the Global Organic Textile Standards. This standard (GOTS) was introduced in 2006 to ensure textile products maintain their organic status from harvest through to labell...
Friday Favourite - School Readiness Ideas - Time
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 25 January 2019
Introduce the time from an early age.
Very early introduction to the concept of time. This puzzle provides an opportunity for:-
- Matching and naming shapes, colours and numbers.
- Discussion of minute and hour hands and what the difference is.
- Creating times that relate to the child's schedule on the clock.
Friday Favourite - School Readiness Ideas - Games
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 18 January 2019
Start playing games together with the toddlers in the family.
DJ8129 - Tactilo Lotto Animal Game: Match the texture on the wheel with the animal in the bag. No peeking!
DJ5230 - Balancing Game: How many sticks can you balance on this funky elephant? Needs a steady hand!
Here are some great little games to play with your 3+ child that wil...
Friday Favourite - Papo Baby
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 11 January 2019
P35000 Prince Leo and P35001 Princess Zoe
Brand new from Papo! A natural rubber range of teether figurines for birth and up.
Prince Leo and Princess Zoe have a soft supple feel, perfect for soothing a teething baby. The range has been designed with baby's health and safety in mind - the one piece design ensures tha...
Seasons Greetings
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 20 December 2018
Please note the Kaleidoscope office and warehouse will be closed from Friday December 21st until Monday 7th January.
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Friday Favourite - DJ6535 Pat & Ben
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 14 December 2018
Food Truck Role Play - Pat & Ben - DJ6535 - By Djeco
Perfect entertainment for Christmas Day! Pat and Ben run a super cute food truck serving pasta just how you like it!
Along with providing great interactive role play, these lovely boxed sets encourage sorting, counting, sequencing, matching and following instructions with their recipe suggestion card.
Collect the different cuisines and...
Friday Favourite FM3121
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 7 December 2018
Christmas Reindeer - FM3121 - Folkmanis Puppets
Is it Dasher or Comet or Cupid or Blitzen? It doesn't matter what you call him, this handsome reindeer is a fantastic way for younger children to interact with Christmas songs and stories. Look for "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore to introduce all the reindeer to your child. Folkmanis presents a beautifully detailed reindeer with fluffy fetlocks and a smart Christmas halter.
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Friday Favourite LETV181
Author: Lara Dolling Date Posted: 30 November 2018
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Honeybee Market - LETV181 - Honeybake Le Toy Van
A beautiful traditional styled market stall that presents endless role play possibilities. Complete with an apples and pears fruit crate and a shopping bag, this is a great piece to build your role play corner around.
It also makes an excellent extension piece to a play kitchen or shop/cafe. Six other crates are available in various food groups. Mat...