Laugh, Learn, Play - The Latest from Building Blocks

Welcome to Laugh, Learn, Play — your go-to spot for all things fun, educational, and exciting at Building Blocks. We celebrate the joy of childhood with tips, activities, and stories that inspire and delight. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or just love the magic of childhood, explore the latest adventures in our world of childcare!

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Videos

0 - 2 Years

2 - 5 Years

September 2025

YouTube TED Talk - How Every Child can Thrive by Five

"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of play on lifelong learning, behaviour, and well-being, sharing effective strategies to help all kids thrive by the age of five.

Activities

0 - 2 Years

2 - 5 Years

August 2025

Homemade Kinetic Sand

Making your own Kinetic Sand is very simple, using only 3 ingredients. It is soft, easily moulded, and is a wonderful sensory product for small hands to explore and create with.

0 - 2 Years

2 - 5 Years

July 2025

Mindfulness when out in Nature

Being mindful when out in nature is an awareness. It is about deepening our connections, relationships, and responsibilities when we are out in the natural world. Introducing our children to, and building respect for, the environment we share with all living and non-living things.

0 - 2 Years

2 - 5 Years

July 2025

Building Self-Regulation Skills with Emotion Coaching

Self-regulation is tough and requires a lot of learning for our children to become proficient in. Emotion coaching helps children self-regulate by helping identify, understand, and manage their emotions in a healthy way. It focuses on validating their feelings, even the challenging ones, and guiding them towards constructive coping strategies.