Mix and Match Trains is an innovative STEM puzzle that lets kids build endless train combinations using 54 two-sided pieces. This open-ended toy sparks creativity, encourages exploration of science and technology, and turns every play session into a learning adventure. A perfect introduction to STEM through imaginative fun! […]
Looking for a creative way to play with your Puzzle + Transport set? Turn it into an engaging bingo game for toddlers and the whole family! With four themed boards and fun rules for all ages, this game supports memory, observation, and motor skills through playful interaction. […]
Early childhood is a stage of development from roughly age 3 to 6 that is also associated with the preschool years. This is also, unsurprisingly, a time when most children begin to learn within a preschool and kindergarten setting and become more independent, which also brings new challenges in a young person’s life. What can […]
From age 2 to 3, your child experiences a major shift in how they think and learn. They begin to plan actions, play pretend, expand their vocabulary, and seek independence. This exciting phase is full of growth—from motor skills to language development—and play remains their most natural learning tool. Discover how to support your child’s milestones with everyday activities and meaningful interactions.
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From 18 months to 2 years, your child’s motor, language, and social skills grow rapidly. Learn how to support their development through play, books, puzzles, and sensory activities during this exciting stage. […]
Assembling puzzles is incredibly fun, but this simple activity also offers your child a range of benefits: it develops hand-eye coordination, perceptiveness, logical thinking and spatial imagination, not to mention expands your child’s knowledge and vocabulary. At Banana Panda, we know that a puzzle is just the starting point for a world of fun. Discover […]
Did you know that even 1-year-olds can begin to assembly puzzles? It’s important that the pieces are made of safe and certified materials and designed for small hands, and that they have beautiful illustrations that engage little learners in play. Puzzles are a great way to develop fine motor skills, perceptiveness, logical thinking, vocabulary and […]
Your child is one year old (sometimes it’s hard to believe how fast it happens) and honing their senses and skills, absorbing new knowledge every day and ready for new adventures under your careful supervision. Let’s take a closer look at what is happening during month 12 to 18 of a toddler’s life! Child development […]
Immediately after birth, a newborn can’t even hold up its own head, but at around one year of age will likely be walking independently. That’s impressive, right? The biggest leap in human motor development takes place between six and twelve months. Let’s take a closer look at what is happening during the second six months […]
What can newborns realistically do beyond eating, crying and lying down? Though the first six months of life is commonly thought of as a passive phase, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! The most intensive period in human development takes place in the first 12 months. Newborns may not be able to walk, hold […]
