Singing and song time is a pivotal part of the Owl Tree Café experience. Although we operate on a drop in basis, most customers time their visit to coincide with one of our two daily song times. Singing is a key part of a child’s development, and we have been...

I have wanted to write this blog for a while but struggled to decide which tuff tray play inspirations were my favourite. I found it impossible to limit to 10! This is therefore part 1 of my top tuff trays! Part 2 to follow shortly! I LOVE creating tuff tray play...

Disclaimer – I am publishing this as part of our mental health awareness week but I want to make clear that this is focussed on those of us who don’t have a serious diagnosed mental health condition. This is aimed at anyone and everyone. We all need to take time to...

This coming week is Mental Health Awareness Week 2020. The theme chosen for the week by the Mental Health Foundation is KINDNESS. The Mental Health Foundation explain that “they chose kindness as this year’s theme because of it’s ability to unlock our shared humanity....

Join us over on our You Tube channel for The Owl Tree song time and story time - watch now...

This week our theme is looking at faces - there are many creative and educational opportunities for very little ones in this theme. The social skill of reading expression is learnt at a very young age. Check out our Facebook page for daily ideas and suggestions to...

“I’m forever blowing bubbles, pretty bubbles in the air, they fly so high, nearly reach the sky, then like my dreams, they fade and die. Fortunes always hiding, I’ve looked everywhere; I’m forever blowing bubbles, pretty bubbles in the air!” You will know that song if...

A favourite with lots of young children, this week our theme is Mythical creatures. From dragons to fairies, unicorns and mermaids, there is so much to inspire your little ones imagination. Daily crafts ideas and activities, songs and tips. Don't forget to share your...

The Coronavirus (Covid-19) has forced us into our homes... isolation with kids! (arghhhhh). Everywhere I look there are ideas about how to entertain them, educate them, deal with them, stimulate them. There are a million ideas and suggestions for play circulating on...