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Welcome to the Oskar's Wooden Ark Colour Lab! Are you looking for fun and simple science activities to enjoy with your kids? We have two experiments for you that have all the WOW factor but are simple to set up.

STEM Education helps younger children learn to better understand the world around them and relate to it. In this post, we explore the wonder of magnetism, gravity and shadows using open-ended play techniques which promote a whole range of new learning outcomes and benefits for your little learner!

In December of 2017, I was lucky enough to be taken on a tour of the Grimm's Factory for an exclusive insight into the sheer effort and hard work that goes into each and every beautiful item that they create. I invite you all to read on and join me as we explore the magical and wonderful world of Grimm's Wooden Toys. 

At Oskar's Wooden Ark we stock a wonderful selection of ball runs and marble trees, as well as a variety of building sets that allow you to create different ball run combinations. If you're wondering what ball or marble run is best for you or you're looking for inspiration and ideas for ball runs you can create from scratch using open-ended toys - then you've come to the right place!

Making nature wands is a fun activity to do any time of the year! Take your little artist on a nature walk or even just around your backyard to search for interesting flowers and foliage to attach to their wands. Enjoy the opportunity to explore nature together and finish off with a fun and easy craft activity.

What are the Four Temperaments? How are they represented in the NEW Grimm's Four Temperaments building set? We caught up with Josie, home educating mum to five wonderful girls, to learn more about the Four Temperaments and how they are observed in Waldorf Education as well as some fun ideas of how to use & enjoy this beautiful set. 

Bookish Play helps children to develop a deeper understanding of a story, can assist in expanding vocabulary and provides opportunities to practice sequencing and retelling. It's fabulous for reluctant readers, can enhance comprehension and is, importantly, lots of fun!

Should we let our kids engage in risky or rough play? In this article, Kate shares her findings on the benefits of risky play while introducing us to the wonderful range of handmade toys and costumes from VAH Spielzeugmanufaktur. Let the battle commence!

Create your own rainbow-coloured sun catcher. DIY sun catchers are not only a fun craft idea for kids, they make colourful decorations as they catch the sunlight to bring a beautiful sostained glass effect to your play space.