Growing Through Play: The Benefits of Hands-On Learning

Tiny hands are always busy, and big learning happens through play. Activities like rolling, squishing, stacking, and balancing help strengthen the small muscles in children’s hands and fingers. These skills later support writing, drawing, and everyday tasks.

For us, play is not just about having fun. It’s how children explore the world around them and learn at their own pace. When little hands shape playdough, build with blocks, or complete a wooden puzzle, they are building creativity, confidence, and skills that stay with them for life.

Why Play Is So Important

• Boosts Creativity & Thinking Skills- Open-ended play allows children to use their imagination freely — a block can become a car, a tower, or even a whole little world.

• Supports Social & Emotional Development- Through play, children learn to share, communicate, express feelings, and understand others, helping them build empathy and confidence.

• Lays Strong Learning Foundations Inspired by EYFS (UK) and Montessori principles, hands-on play supports early language, numeracy, and thinking skills in a joyful and meaningful way.

  
  

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Curated With Care

At Cocomimi, we don’t make the toys ourselves — we carefully choose them. Each item is selected from trusted sources with your child’s growth in mind, supporting important developmental milestones through play.

Thoughtfully curated. Chosen for learning. Loved by little hands.

The Takeaway

Play is at the heart of how children learn. When you choose with care and let children play freely, you support their growth in every way — physically, socially, creatively, and emotionally.

Browse our Cocomimi collection for little learners by exploring our products on www.cocomimikidz.com

Homemade playdough snowman kit

Wooden Train Set

Wooden Puzzle Set