Every child develops at their own pace, which is why I always recommend looking at both age and interests. You can shop our collection by age, and each product page includes information to help you decide whether a toy is suitable for your little one.

After spending much of my life working with children, I've always believed that the best toys are the ones that let children discover things for themselves. I look for toys that make playtime enjoyable while encouraging curiosity, hands-on exploration, problem-solving and independence.

Different toys offer different opportunities to learn through play. Depending on the activity, children can practice things such as fine motor skills, coordination, problem-solving, creativity and independent exploration — all while simply enjoying playtime.

Many toys in my collection are inspired by principles often associated with Montessori play, such as hands-on learning, independence and discovery. However, LittleMindsGrow is not limited to one teaching philosophy. My focus has always been simple: meaningful toys that make learning through play feel natural.

That's an important part of why I chose many of them. I love toys that give little hands something interesting to touch, build, sort, match and explore — creating meaningful moments of play away from phones, tablets and televisions.

Yes. During my closing sale, you'll receive my Little Learner Play & Activity Guide as a free digital gift with your order. It's filled with screen-free play ideas for different stages of your little one's early years.

At 72, I've decided it's finally time for me to retire and close this chapter of my life. It's bittersweet saying goodbye to my little store, but I'm incredibly grateful for every family who has supported it along the way. That's why I'm giving my remaining collection one final goodbye.

Unfortunately, no. As I'm closing my store, I won't be restocking items once they sell out. If you've had your eye on something, please keep in mind that the remaining collection is the final stock.

You'll find the latest shipping and delivery information in our Shipping Policy. Once your order has been dispatched, you'll receive the available tracking information so you can follow your parcel on its way to you.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch. Whether you have a question about a product, your order or choosing something for your little one, we're always happy to help.