Handmade Easter Envelope February 05, 2018Alana Elliott I love receiving handwritten letters in the mail and you know who else does? Grandparents! Delight them this Easter by sending a handmade card from your little one. Take our...
Role Play: more than play January 29, 2018Melissa Smith Dramatic play teaches children social skills, new vocabulary and develops communication techniques in a real and relevant setting that they can understand. When children take on characters they are learning about roles, responsibilities and relationships.
Why is art so important for kids? January 16, 2018Melissa Smith The value of a child’s creativity is not in the final product but in the time, effort and process that it took to get there. Children are naturally creative, inquisitive and willing to explore...
5 Reasons to Buy Wooden Toys December 06, 2017Alana Elliott1 comment Toys made of natural materials, like wood, nourish your child's senses and connects them to nature. What could be better for the Earth than a child who has an appreciation...
The story so far... September 22, 2017Melissa Smith1 comment The time has come! Our launch date is looming and we are SO excited to share our gorgeous products with you. We write to firstly say THANK YOU… thank you for your patience...
Top 10 Parenting Apps June 26, 2017Alana Elliott Are you a new parent? Do you have a smartphone? You NEED these apps! Trust me. I'm in a constant search for the perfect (free) app. I've compiled a list...
It's raining, it's pouring...the indoors is boring! June 16, 2017Melissa Smith It's been raining for quite a few days now on the so called sunny Gold Coast. If your kids are starting to go stir-crazy from being inside (like ours are!)...
11 Fine Motor Activities to Increase your Child's Success at School June 13, 2017Melissa Smith Like all mums, I’m always trying to find new activities to keep my two toddlers busy and entertained. Choosing a few activities each day that focus on fine motor is...
Let us entertain you May 26, 2017Alana Elliott Did you know we have a You Tube Channel that you can subscribe to. We have loads of stuff on there that our kids (and us) love. It's your one...
Welcome to Castle & Kite May 07, 2017Alana Elliott1 comment Hi there! Welcome to our site. It's still under construction while we develop our range of children's wooden toys. We thought in the meantime we'd create a page where we...