Get Back to School Ready With Educational Playtime

We hate to say it, but the summer holidays are finally coming to an end and it’s time to think about getting your little ones back to school ready. But it doesn’t have to be all work and no play, in fact, why not combine the two and get your little one back into the school spirit with some educational fun?

In this blog, we’ll share some of our favourite educational playtime activities that you and your child can do to encourage them to have fun learning while they play and get their little minds ticking ready for the start of the new term.

Learning through play is easy with the Maxi Cosi Toucan Learning Tower, whether your little one is helping you out in the kitchen, or simply sitting down for some arts and crafts. Each one of these educational play activities can be made safer, easier and more comfortable for your little one with the Toucan.

Arts & Crafts

Arts and crafts can be a great way to encourage little one to work on their motor skills, social skills and inspire their imagination – all of which are super important for school. Letting them express themselves through art can also be a great way for little ones to express their emotions and show how they’re feeling without having to say it.

Depending on the activity, art can also help with memory, problem solving, concentration and hand-eye-coordination. Creativity is a vital skill that children need for every subject in school, helping them to see things in a different way, think outside the box and improve their confidence.

From simple colouring in, to painting, sculpting, building, drawing there are plenty of arty activities you and your little one can do before school starts. Remember that it’s good to get a little messy sometimes, but check out our arts & crafts collection for a variety of adorable aprons and bibs to help protect clothing.

** As it’s still warm outside, why not try water painting on your patio or outside wall? All you need are some paint brushes and a cup of water. You can challenge your little artist to paint your portrait quickly before the sun dries it up.**

The Maxi Cosi Toucan Learning Tower is the perfect arts and crafts companion that’s versatile and can be used for a variety of arty activities. The Toucan is a three in one tower that is designed to encourage your child to learn through exploration. It has a built-in blackboard and seat for your child to unleash their inner Picasso, but can also be used as an adjustable stepping stool, as well as a table and chair. Messy play is no match for the Toucan, as it is water resistant and easy to clean.

Puzzles

Your little one’s development is super important, especially counting skills and hand eye-hand coordination. Not only are puzzles great for learning, but they will also keep your little one entertained for hours.

From jigsaws, to peg puzzles, balance games or fishing toys, we have a variety of games and puzzles for you and your little one to get stuck into this summer. Puzzles are a great indoor activity in case the weather does take a turn, or if you’ve spent too much time in the sun. They encourage your little one to concentrate on something and solve the problem, then feel a sense of accomplishment once they’ve completed it.

The Maxi Cosi Toucan Tower could be your child’s perfect puzzle partner, helping them to reach the table or counter, or giving them a same and comfy place to sit while they play and puzzle away.

Baking

Cooking or baking offers your little one the chance to improve their motor skills and creativity. Cooking covers almost every school subject including English, Maths and Science as they read out recipes, weigh and portion ingredients and see how different ingredients and temperatures react and bind with each other.

Depending on how old your child is will depend on how involved your little one can get, whether you need help cracking an egg, stirring a mixture or decorating a cake. It’s important to ensure your little one is supervised at all times in the kitchen, and never left around anything sharp, hot or dangerous.

With the Maxi Cosi Toucan, your little one will be at the perfect height to assist you in the kitchen safely and comfortably. The tower is easy to adjust and can be used from 18 months up to six years.

We hope you’re ready to embark on a number of fun and educational playtime activities with your little one before they go back to school. It’s important to make the most of this special time together, while also preparing your little one to be in the learning mindset whether it’s their first or last year of school.

Shop the Maxi Cosi Toucan Learning Tower ready to help you learn and play together.