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16 July 2020

What is Play Therapy ?

What is Play Therapy ?

Play Therapy: What to expect Play therapy: What to expect Some people are confused by the idea of play therapy. And it is confusing, when you think of the traditional ‘therapy’ session and the idea of a person ‘working’ on themselves. But kids don’t clamour to jump on board with an activity that is difficult or confronting. And that’s what’s great about play therapy — it can help them process their emotions in a way that doesn’t feel like work. What is play therapy? Play therapy does what it says on the tin: it allows kids to work through…

07 July 2020

A touch of Dutch — the house that Anne built

A touch of Dutch — the house that Anne built

A Touch of Dutch --- the house that Anne built When we moved to Amsterdam in 2007 with two small children, the last thing we thought we’d come home with was a business idea. Huisje means ‘little house,’ and the idea stemmed from the iconic canal houses of our adopted city. Space saving design If you’ve ever taken a walk around Amsterdam’s canal district, it’s hard not to be inspired by the impressive houses that line the banks. They were built in the 17th Century and, even back then, space was at a premium. As more and more people flooded…

07 July 2020

4 types of play your pre-schooler will love

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The benefits of play are well known. Play:- boosts cognitive abilities, improves physical strength, fosters a sense of belonging, and develops problem-solving skills. When it comes to kids, all play is good play. But there are a few key types of play that can really get your pre-schooler’s brain and imagination firing. Let’s take a closer look. Social play When it comes to pre-schoolers, socialising can be a bit of a minefield. Parents worry that their child won’t share, that they’ll be aggressive, get overwhelmed, or say something rude. This anxiety can lead to play that is micro-managed by…

24 September 2017

How To Make A Draobdrac Person.

The Draobdrac Inhabitants - Welcome to Draobdrac World

How To Make A Draobdrac Person. By Maya Donaldson You will need:- 1 X Toilet roll Stick tape Black marker Wool Fabric Thread Needle Scissors Glue Step 1. First you have to cut your toilet roll down one side. Then adjust its height and width to the size you want and stick it with sticky tape. Step 2. Secondly using your marker draw a face on the toilet roll. Step 3. To make the hair you have to make a pom-pom out of any colour wool. To put the hair on, take the bottom of the…

06 August 2017

What is a Dolls House?

What is a Dolls House?

What are Dolls Houses? Dolls houses are miniature homes for dolls and have been around for millennia. Where did dollhouses come from? - nobody really knows. There are, however, reports that Egyptians built them to represent all the valued possessions attained through their lives. The prevailing expert opinion suggests that these miniature homes were made for religious reasons. Today’s modern dolls houses date back to 16th century Europe. These dolls houses were built by wealthy individuals as cherished replicas of their family home. An excellent novel, "The Miniaturist" by Jessie Burton, was inspired by Petronella Oortman's doll's house, which is on…

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Kinder

Thanks for all the thought that you have put into designing and creating this doll house. We have found that it is durable and easy to extend children's play and imagination. It is compact and easy to store and when set it easily sits on a tabletop. ...

Steiner School

Our house from Huisje design is a wonderfully convenient toy that our kids love to play with. The stackable parts make it so easy to store, and assemble in all kinds of ways. ...

Lyla & Annika

We liked playing with the doll house and the table and chairs ...

Annie

I liked the doll house because it has wooden things that don't break easily and you can make things to go on the doll house. ...

Steiner School

The Huisje Kind House supports a child’s ability to use and develop their imagination; the children just love to make their own style of house! The pieces are durable and lightweight. With so many designs to choose, these would also make anyone a wonderful gift! ...