Everyday Wonders: Upcycling, Heuristic Play, and the Child as Creator At Magic Garden, we believe that every child holds a deep curiosity and an innate drive to explore the world. Through their hands, hearts, and senses, they make meaning—and as adults, we have the privilege of walking alongside them in that discovery. One beautiful way to support this journey is by offering open-ended, everyday materials—items not traditionally seen as toys but bursting with potential. This

Have you ever watched your child throw toys across the room or carefully line up stones in a row and wondered why they do it? These behaviors are more than just play—they are essential ways children learn about the world around them. These repeated patterns of play are called schemas and understanding them can open up new ways to support your child’s natural curiosity and development. What Are Schemas? Schemas are recurring patterns in children’s play that help them make sen

Early Literacy (speech, language, reading, writing and story telling) starts with increasing your child's fine motor control and building strong hand muscles. Young children learn early literacy skills much the same way they acquire language skills. All developmental areas work together in a meaningful, relationship-oriented way within a sensory rich environment. Fine motor control needed for writing, involves developing hands and fingers that can work effectively together t