Young children are always at play. Their minds and bodies are wired to explore their world, no matter the location or context. In and around the home, where they feel comfortable and safe, a child can let their mind wander and follow playful, curious paths. One way we, as adults, can support them is with […]
For any grandparents considering a kitchen renovation, I highly recommend extra wide drawer pulls. They make the best ladders so grandkids can reach the candy jar all on their own. A little nutritional note, my grandson needs a new Reese’s Piece to put on each bite of his Poptart. I’m so proud of his creative […]
It is so important that children get outside to play. When children step outdoors their senses activate and they experience the world in a heightened state—seemingly more excited and dramatic than our seasoned adult sensations in the outside world. Many of us have forgotten the beauty of the sound of rain and the smell of an incoming […]
The holiday season is filled with fun, but finding the best and most meaningful gift for all of the little ones in your life can sometimes be a difficult task. To make holiday shopping easy this year, we’ve gathered a variety of educational toys and furniture for kids ages 1 and up in this ultimate […]
If you are looking for unique Hanukkah or Christmas gift inspiration for the little builders in your life, you’ve come to the right place! Guidecraft has created several lines of open-ended building toy sets for boys and girls ages 2 and up which draw inspiration from nature and the world around us, teach basic STEM principles, […]
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Guidecraft’s beloved founder, Fred Fein. In 1966, he took his woodworking hobby a step further and started a business in his small, one-room workshop in Garnerville, NY. He called his new company Guidecraft and began making wooden toys for young […]
