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25.01.2022 With a lot of fellow Melbourne residents in lockdown right now - we're back to finding creative, loose parts activities that take a limited amount of time to set up, but will keep your children busy for a good amount of time (you know, give us some time to breathe ) To set up this activity by @happy_learning_moments all you need to do is draw an outline of your children's favourite character, animal, or person - put out some loose parts and your children can fill in the outline with the various parts! Get creative and find loose parts you have around the house such as uncooked pasta, buttons, coloured paper, craft materials and more

25.01.2022 Sorting activities don't have to be complicated and involve hundreds of different pieces! As long as you have a few loose parts in different colours and/or shapes - you can create a simple activity that allows your child to elevate their sorting skills This activity by @our.dandelion.days uses @joguines_grapat pieces and a coloured pen to map out 'colour zones'. Your child can then choose which coloured loose parts belong in each colour zone. The perfect Monday activity for parents who are really getting over homeschooling... any other VIC parents relate?

25.01.2022 We this activity by @playful_wren - so simple, but the outcome is so cute! If you'd like to use this activity at home, simply fill your Nesk Kids Storage Box with fabric scraps, glue, scissors, and pens. Put out some paper and either draw the scenes for your children to fill in with the fabric - or let their imaginations go wild!

25.01.2022 Fine motor activity in the early years helps children refine their pincer grasp (grasping an object with their thumb and pointer finger using their preferred hand) and is a precursor to handwriting Our *NEW* blog gives you 9 fine motor activities to assist early writers! All of these activities use items you have around the house - so youll be able to try them out and see which ones your child enjoys most. Check out the blog on our web...site https://www.neskkids.com.au//fine-motor-activities-to-supp

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24.01.2022 Our Rainbow Water Beads are back Go colour crazy with these water beads that expand to over 100 times their original size when added to water! The magical nature of the beads is sure to intrigue your little ones, and weve come up with some fun ideas to make the most of your water beads: Drop some small (smooth) objects under the water beads and see who can find them all... Put some glow sticks underneath the beads to create a truly magical effect - and keep the kids entertained for hours! Add some watercolour paints and roll the beads across a canvas for an interesting art effect There are so many ways to play with these colourful delights See more

23.01.2022 Our *NEW LOOK* Loose Parts Storage Box fits @joguines_grapat Mandala sets! We originally designed this box to fit Grapat pieces, and with our new improvements to this best-selling box - we cant wait to send it out to all. All preorders have now been sent out (thank you to you all!), we hope you are all beginning to enjoy our boxes. 20 deep storage compartments... Signature blackboard tray Removable transparent perspex lid Ethically and sustainably handcrafted You can purchase this box now on our website! If you want to buy our bundle which includes our Loose Parts Storage Box AND all 11 sets of Grapat Mandala - sign up on our website to be notified when we have that in stock. Grapat restock is looking like it will be in late September at this stage. Weve also done some walkthroughs of our boxes - have a look on IGTV on our profile for the videos See more

22.01.2022 We this activity by @playful_wren - so simple, but the outcome is so cute! If youd like to use this activity at home, simply fill your Nesk Kids Storage Box with fabric scraps, glue, scissors, and pens. Put out some paper and either draw the scenes for your children to fill in with the fabric - or let their imaginations go wild!

22.01.2022 The newest kid on the block is our Travel Store and Play Box - and it's now available for if you'd like to be the first to get your hands on it

21.01.2022 Introducing our *NEW LOOK* Nesk Kids Sorting Board (Large) to hold your @joguines_grapat pieces It comes with 6 removable dowels and our boards are made here in Melbourne, Australia using solid pine wood. Our Sorting Board is designed to hold half a Grapat Lola Set or a collection of other Grapat items like Nins, Rings, Mates, Balls, Brots, Palos, Wizards/Magos, Beakers, Baby Nins, and many more Mix them up, sort them and colour match them! This isn't... just a beautiful piece to display your Grapat and loose parts items on, it is a great sorting board for countless open-ended activities for kids Available now on our website under Collections/Wooden Boxes or Brands/Nesk Kids! See more

18.01.2022 Although us Victorians won't be doing much travelling these school holidays - if you're wanting to keep the kids busy 'on the go', our *NEW* Travel Store and Play Box is the solution With 9 compartments (1 long and 8 square), this box will store a range of your favourite loose parts to take on the road. It also comes with a removable perspex lid to keep everything in it's place! We've also introduced our signature Blackboard Tray to th...is box, which can be used for a range of loose parts activities (no mess!) or to draw letters, numbers and designs to use as part of your loose parts play Now available on our website! See more

16.01.2022 * * to assist with the identification and formation of the English Alphabet. These cards were designed to familiarise children with the letters they will observe and learn at primary school, using the school font in accordance with each Australian States requirements. They are available in: ... VIC/NT/WA School Font NSW/ACT School Font SA School Font QLD School Font Primary Regular (for all of our international friends) Some features of these cards: 26 Double-Sided Flashcards Wipeable A5 size Superior thick card - 400gsm 100% Australian Made Designed by the Creator and Founder of Nesk Kids, Niki. I designed these cards when my daughter first began school this year and I began observing her beginning to learn how to write. I wanted her to practice the font she would be seeing at school but couldnt find anything that displayed the uppercase and lowercase letters together and something she could practice doing again and again. So I decided to create an educational resource that could. Thank you to my daughters school teacher Ms. Kelly for taking the time to see my designs and also to the amazing school teacher Tegan @wonder.and.awe who answered my many many questions. . https://www.neskkids.com.au/collections/educational

13.01.2022 We have some *amazing* brands coming to Nesk Kids over the next few months! The first brand we have the pleasure of now stocking is @birch_kids These beautiful chunky numbers and letters are made from solid wood and are a perfect learning resource for little ones who are mastering their ABCs and 123s! Birch Kids is run by husband and wife duo Gus and Megan - who are both primary school teachers. They have a passion for childrens education, growth an...d development and that passion is clear once you see the work put into these wooden learning resources Check out their products on our website! See more

13.01.2022 Happy Fri-yay!! A simple invitation such as this can open up the world to creative thinking. This also uses skills such as: spatial reasoning, counting, building, balancing and colour matching to name a few. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend! ... We still have plenty of Grapat Mandala in stock - https://www.neskkids.com.au/collections/grapat-wooden-toys @happy_learning_moments

13.01.2022 With a lot of fellow Melbourne residents in lockdown right now - were back to finding creative, loose parts activities that take a limited amount of time to set up, but will keep your children busy for a good amount of time (you know, give us some time to breathe ) To set up this activity by @happy_learning_moments all you need to do is draw an outline of your childrens favourite character, animal, or person - put out some loose parts and your children can fill in the outline with the various parts! Get creative and find loose parts you have around the house such as uncooked pasta, buttons, coloured paper, craft materials and more

12.01.2022 What a gorgeous winter activity from @carlee.and.littles! Once our children engage in loose parts play, their creativity and imagination can really shine - and they will often ask to create activities that you wouldnt even think of This activity uses our Tinker Kit and some wooden semicircles - of course you cant forget the snowflakes Counting down the days until Spring... Im ready for some warmer weather!

12.01.2022 Enjoy those childhood years! Theyll be over before you know it, and youll miss being able to have true, never-ending fun with your little one

12.01.2022 The wait is over.. we *finally* have our NEW Storage Boxes in stock and ready to ship! First of all, we need to say a huge thank you to everyone who pre-ordered a box, weve been busily packing all of your orders over the last week - its been crazy Introducing the:... *NEW LOOK* Loose Parts Storage Box *NEW LOOK* Store and Play Box *NEW* Travel Store and Play Box With great new features including our Signature Blackboard Tray and refined designs - these storage boxes are the perfect companion for your loose parts! Head to our website to shop x

11.01.2022 Our Sensory Nature Kit is everything you need for nature-based, open-ended play that improves all aspects of child development physical, cognitive, social and emotional Including a range of natural materials to spark creativity in your children - and with our new-look packaging, you can use the cardboard box to store other natural materials you find on your adventures! Available on our website now with Afterpay and Laybuy options so you can buy now, and pay later

11.01.2022 The cutest rainbow village by @lenaonline - featuring the @joguines_grapat Nins Want to make your own rainbow village? The Grapat Houses with Nins are painted with the colours of the rainbow and allow your children to create stories, invent new towns, cities and more through creative open-ended play! Be quick, at the time of writing this we only have 3 left in stock

10.01.2022 The newest kid on the block is our Travel Store and Play Box - and its now available for if youd like to be the first to get your hands on it

10.01.2022 It might look like a simple activity, but allowing your children to sort objects by size has a *lot* of benefits for their development These types of classifying and sorting activities help children to develop a range of thinking skills and build the foundations for later problem-solving. The visual memory and discernment involved, and the ability to identify different sizes, assists children in learning about early number representati...on and will help with further mathematical learning Simple activity - massive learning! ** Keep an eye out for some NEW Grapat storage solutions coming soon!! ** Photo and activity by: @the.littles.learn See more

09.01.2022 Dr. Mae C. Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first black woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. This amazing lady didnt let peoples thoughts limit her dreams or her success, and we think this quote is *so* inspiring

09.01.2022 Enter our giveaway to win a $100 voucher to use at Nesk Kids! To celebrate the long-awaited arrival of our Storage Boxes, we wanted to do a giveaway so you could get your hands on your favourite box and some extra goodies from our store To go in the running to win the voucher:... - Comment on this post and tag a friend (one on each line) you think would also love to win (you could share the voucher with them if youre a really nice friend ) - Make sure youre following @neskkids - Share this post on your story and tag us @neskkids for an extra entry! Thats it! The giveaway will close on the 31st of August and we will announce the winner DISCLAIMER - Open worldwide! This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram. See more

09.01.2022 If you have some rice in your cupboard, it is *super* easy to make a colourful, loose parts activity that will keep your little ones engaged @lenaonline has created this gorgeous activity for a weekend inside, and we love it! To make this colourful rice youll need: 2 cups of rice 1/4 teaspoon food colouring 1 tablespoon vinegar... Put the ingredients into a ziplock bag, shake well - and pour onto a tray to dry! Add in some loose parts for hours of fun - and hope that you dont find rice around your house for days following this activity See more

08.01.2022 Kids craft? Sorted If your children are creative little beings, then you'll know how it feels to have your home littered with beads, pom poms and googly eyes. Come craft time, there is lots of rummaging but not much creating! As parents, we know the benefits of arts and craft activities for our children in improving coordination, honing fine motor skills and promoting self-expression. Working with different materials, textures, colours,... and shapes provide endless learning opportunities for kids and making art is fun! But sometimes the thought of the mess can see us avoiding letting our kids get stuck into a creative project The Nesk Kids Craft Play Box was created to store kids' craft supplies stored in a way that they'll enjoy - making it easier for children to get crafting! At the end of a crafting session, supplies can easily be sorted and packed away. No more cries of don't make a mess from mum or dad when inspiration takes hold See more

08.01.2022 Loose Parts Play ~ Have you tried a reflective surface? Put out a cake mirror tray or even one of those non-glass reflective mirrors, and some loose parts (pictured are @joguines_grapat mandala loose parts and of course a nesk kids box) and let your little ones create characters on the mirror tray, create shapes, swirls, animals and more! Can’t wait to see what they create! ... by @wonder.and.awe See more

08.01.2022 You only need a few, simple loose parts to create an activity that includes number recognition, counting AND colour matching @colour.your.play uses our Nesk Kids Storage Box (available soon), @joguines_grapat mandala pieces, number cards and bowls to create this activity!

08.01.2022 Nesk Kids products are now available for wholesale We have been working on this for what seems like forever, but with everything that has happened in 2020 - we had to push our plans back. All of our Nesk Kids products are now available for wholesale, and we cant wait to see our products stocked in stores all over the world If you would like to become a Nesk Kids authorised stockist worldwide, please complete the online applicatio...n form on our website. We are looking for stores that align with our mission to change the future minds of children, and get them creating, imagining, and above all playing!! We cant wait to work with you!! See more

07.01.2022 If you want to involve your children in mathematical learning in a fun and engaging way - @flisatfun has the perfect activity using wooden numbers and @joguines_grapat Mandala pieces Depending on how advanced your childrens mathematical skills are, you can use these flowers to create sums, multiplications, or explore factors using prime and composite numbers. Our favourite way to do this activity is to encourage your children to put o...ne number in the middle of the flower, and then build out the flower with different numbers that when added together - equal the middle number Such a customisable activity, with so many learning opportunities! See more

07.01.2022 The @joguines_grapat Mandala pieces are the perfect tools for loose parts play Use the colourful, wooden toys to make mandalas, patterns, counting and sorting - and encourage your children to develop their fine motor skills! We love this activity created by @whatmaggieplays for her little one, incorporating a rainbow of colour for a fun, sorting activity

06.01.2022 Introducing @papoosetoys to the Nesk Kids family The Felt Lowercase Alphabet Letters set is handmade and includes all 26 letters in a variety of natural colours. Perfect for learning letters, sorting, categorising, spelling and matching - just a few of our favourite things ... Now available on our website as well as a range of their other felt and wooden educational toys! See more

06.01.2022 Although us Victorians wont be doing much travelling these school holidays - if youre wanting to keep the kids busy on the go, our *NEW* Travel Store and Play Box is the solution With 9 compartments (1 long and 8 square), this box will store a range of your favourite loose parts to take on the road. It also comes with a removable perspex lid to keep everything in its place! Weve also introduced our signature Blackboard Tray to th...is box, which can be used for a range of loose parts activities (no mess!) or to draw letters, numbers and designs to use as part of your loose parts play Now available on our website! See more

04.01.2022 Playroom inspo from @lenaonline We love how she stores all of her @joguines_grapat pieces - and the reasoning behind it! "We used to keep everything in big baskets but Ive found that having it all neatly displayed like this motivates them to select whatever catches their eye. Its also got the bonus of encouraging them to put things back on the shelf where they belong. We ask them to take care of their toys and pack away after each play."

04.01.2022 With Victoria, Australia (where we are based) heading into a 7 day lockdown from midnight tonight due to a recent virus outbreak, we will be cracking out our loose parts play boxes in our house. If you are in Victoria, sending big hugs If you are anywhere else in the world in any type of lockdown, we send you big hugs also. ... Note: We will continue to send out your online orders daily. What activities do your children enjoy at the moment? @inna_lomanov See more

03.01.2022 Kids craft? Sorted If your children are creative little beings, then youll know how it feels to have your home littered with beads, pom poms and googly eyes. Come craft time, there is lots of rummaging but not much creating! As parents, we know the benefits of arts and craft activities for our children in improving coordination, honing fine motor skills and promoting self-expression. Working with different materials, textures, colours,... and shapes provide endless learning opportunities for kids and making art is fun! But sometimes the thought of the mess can see us avoiding letting our kids get stuck into a creative project The Nesk Kids Craft Play Box was created to store kids craft supplies stored in a way that theyll enjoy - making it easier for children to get crafting! At the end of a crafting session, supplies can easily be sorted and packed away. No more cries of dont make a mess from mum or dad when inspiration takes hold See more

03.01.2022 Exciting news! Our award-winning wooden loose part play boxes are available for pre-order now - delivered to your door in late August 2020 The boxes currently available for pre-order are: Nesk Kids Nature Play Box Nesk Kids Store and Play Box... Nesk Kids Craft Play Box Nesk Kids Nuts & Bolts Box Nesk Kids Tinker Play Box Head to our website to be the first to get your hands on our boxes - we are so excited to finally have these on their way to our warehouse! See more

03.01.2022 Because it had too many degrees You can thank my almost 7 year old daugther for that one! Share your jokes with us and we can share some smiles together

02.01.2022 GARDENING KITS FOR KIDS I asked you in our stories the other day about some of the product ideas Ive had in my head. One of the clear winners was a Gardening Box. Ive actually been thinking about this for some time now and especially because my girls love to garden, but its been on my to-do list for so long!! I was going to create one myself BUT THEN I FOUND THESE - The planet eco range!! Planet Eco offers a range of gardening products and kits... that are designed for children to grow and eat their own vegetables - whilst developing an environmental conscience at the same time and learning about where our food comes from These kits are developed by Erica, a Melbourne mum of four! I absolutely love supporting fellow small businesses!! Now available on our website are the: - Veggie Patch Kit - Flower Patch Kit - Herb Patch Kit - Plant Press These contain organic seeds which means that the vegetables, herbs, and flowers grow fast. Happy gardening! See more

02.01.2022 The wait is finally over! Introducing our: - NEW LOOK Loose Parts Storage Box - NEW BOX Travel Store and Play Box Weve made some *amazing* improvements to our boxes, and we are so excited to finally share them with you - and announce that they are available for pre-order on our website NOW! Arriving in late August ... Our new look Loose Parts Storage Box is bigger (11cms tall) and now includes our signature Nesk Kids blackboard tray! Our newest box on the block - the Travel Store and Play Box is perfect for taking your loose parts play on the go. It is compact, has a removable perspex lid, and our signature Nesk Kids blackboard tray. All of our boxes are made using FSC certified pine wood, meaning the timber used is responsibly sourced. They are meticulously handcrafted and hand-sanded. Designed here in Australia by Niki, the Founder of Nesk Kids, and sustainably and ethically manufactured internationally Head to our website now to pre-order and be the first to get your hands on our new boxes! Please note: The Loose Parts Storage Box does fit all 11 Grapat Mandala sets HOWEVER some pieces will need to share a compartment as there is some overflow due to the clearance the lid requires to completely close.

02.01.2022 Sorting activities dont have to be complicated and involve hundreds of different pieces! As long as you have a few loose parts in different colours and/or shapes - you can create a simple activity that allows your child to elevate their sorting skills This activity by @our.dandelion.days uses @joguines_grapat pieces and a coloured pen to map out colour zones. Your child can then choose which coloured loose parts belong in each colour zone. The perfect Monday activity for parents who are really getting over homeschooling... any other VIC parents relate?

01.01.2022 Enjoy those childhood years! They'll be over before you know it, and you'll miss being able to have true, never-ending fun with your little one