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May is the month where we celebrate the mothers we are, and the mothers we know. This year we want to honour 3 woman who have used their time and creativity during Motherhood to birth not only their babies, but their small businesses and craft too! We are inspired by their drive, creativity and multi-tasking powers in this demanding season of life. 

Download our Chinese New Year Dragon Playdough Mat for some learning through play this festive season. If you're expecting cousins, friends and children gathering for some fun in homes, it's a good idea to bring out the playdough and these attractive playdough mats for some hands-on fun and sensory play.  Check out our other Free Printables too!

It is squishy, bold in colour, sometimes messy and can turn into anything with just a few squeezes, what is it? If you guessed playdough, you are absolutely right! Playdough often gets a bad reputation for being messy but did you know that playing with playdough has numerous benefits for children of all ages? In this blog article, we cover how each age benefits from playdough manipulation and play.  Development of Fine Motor Skills (18-24 months) Fine motor skills refer to the ability to manipulate your hands and fingers. For children 18-24 months-old, these muscles are often weak and undeveloped....

We hope your November has been coming along well as we approach the festive season soon. We're moving out of our current space at the end of the year...please help us travel lighter and enjoy great discounts on quality handcrafted toys and learning resources!  The Moving Out Sale is a Walk-In event so please come and browse, touch and feel our toys and learning resources. We would like our toys to find good homes. Come and have a chat too! The Sale begins this Sat and we would love to say hi to you in person at our office warehouse. Walk-In this Sat, 11 Nov, 9am-3pm and...

Hello Everyone! We wish you a Happy New Year 2023! We’ve been quiet and reflective, thinking deeply about the past 7 years of running Tickle Your Senses. This 7th year signals a sabbatical year of rest of sorts for us. It doesn’t mean we stop, but it means we want to work from a state of rest. There have been so many wins, great relationships forged with partners, parents, friends, caregivers and children. We’ve watched many little ones transition to primary school. We’ve grown in ways we didn’t expect. Our families and children have grown too! We have amazing partners who...