- Simple tips to help you choose the right toys
- The 6 types of play to nurture at home for your child’s development
Grab my FREE curated list of 70+ Open-Ended Toys & Resources
Welcome to Stories of Play - where we believe childhood should be slow, joyful and full of wonder.
Where Play Sparks Learning, and Learning Feels Like Play
Here, you’ll find the support and practical guidance you need to help your child play independently, grow their creativity, and fall in love with learning - right at home.
Because play isn’t just play.
It’s how children build confidence, curiosity, and skills for life.
And yes, it’s also how you reclaim a little breathing space for yourself.
Grab my FREE curated list of 70+ Open-Ended Toys & Resources
Here at Stories of Play, I help parents nurture their child’s creativity, confidence, and love for learning through play, connection and curiosity.
Because learning doesn’t just happen when we plan for it.
It happens in the everyday moments, in the small discoveries, and in the magic of play that unfolds naturally.
There’s so much joy and freedom in knowing your child is learning as they play, even without you preparing or orchestrating it.
And my heart is for you to experience this in your own home.
Early childhood teacher turned play parenting coach.
Homeschooling mama of four.
And the heart behind Stories of Play
hey there, I'm Jules :)
READ THE POST
10 Fun STEM Play Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
READ THE POST
Magnetic Tiles Review: Magnatiles vs Playmags vs Connetix Tiles
READ THE POST
The No. 1 Toy in Our House: 10 Ways My Kids Play With Magnetic Tiles
READ THE POST
Top 10 Must Have Open-ended Toys in our House
MORE ON THE BLOG
FAVOURITES
reader's
DISCOVER MORE
My best ideas, tips, and recommendations to support creative independent play at home.
Blogs & Resources
GET INSTANT ACCESS
Learn how to create engaging play invitations -
in under 60 seconds!
The Art of the Invitation
DOWNLOAD NOW
Discover my best tips for choosing the right toys — plus the 6 essential play categories every toy collection should cover!
My Curated List of 70+ Open-ended Toys & Resources
Learn how to foster play-based learning at home!
LEARN MORE
A comprehensive play parenting program designed to unlock your child's potential through play, while giving you the confidence to cultivate creativity, curiosity and a love for learning at home.
Access my Play-to-Thrive ® framework, designed to give you the exact steps to help your child grow, learn and develop through the power of play-based learning.