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Hi friends!! There are some new faces here and I w

Hi friends!! There are some new faces here and I wanted to say hello because...jeez...this closing on the building is taking FOREVER.

We are buying 1373 Clinton St. and actually are only a couple of WEEKS away from getting the key!

Then the action will rev up. We will need you for your polls and advice on what goes in! This js your chance to see this dream become a reality and BE A PART OF IT. We couldn't (wouldn't) do this without you, our community.

Thanks for sticking around. Can't wait to show you what we have planned.

Get your mornings back!!. How to use a "wake/sleep

Get your mornings back!!. How to use a "wake/sleep" clock to slowly teach your child to start their day quietly in their room.
#sleep #lifeskills #toddlers #happymorning #quietplay #hotcoffee #Montessori

Sometimes taking a walk around the same block for

Sometimes taking a walk around the same block for the 7th day in a row can be mind numbing. Sure, we mix it up with day trips, but let's face it, we know our neighborhood like the back of our hand!

So how can we make it more fun for everyone?? Swipe on friends!!

(Ordered by complexity)
1. Grab a kid friendly magnifying glass and make frequent stops to observe your surroundings close up!
2. Flip a coin! Give your kiddos the power to decide where to go. Tail is left and heads is right.
3. Take an empty small box for a mini treasure hunt. Challenge your explorer to find as many mini treasures to put in as possible
4. Start a nature adventure journal (the most complex!) Simply make notes about your walk, or draw your favorite finds, make leaf or bark rubbings and more!!

Let's get out there!!

SO excited for our last pop-up this vendor season!

SO excited for our last pop-up this vendor season!! We have been all over Buffalo getting to know you guys these last couple of months and cannot wait to open for our community.

To mark the occasion we partnered with @adriennegrace_co and @thedoulasdaughter to bring you this "Out of This World" pop-up!

This is a FREE event and Tumbles will be providing a space themed sensory table and a craft. (Hint: it incolves a salad spinner 🤭).

See you Friday from 11-2!

As we work on closing on the building (before the

As we work on closing on the building (before the real fun starts!) I wanted to share a little bit of our play philosophy.
#Montessori is one of those "hot words" and concepts right now. What I love about it is that it is all about giving your child the tools to learn, explore, and become independent; largely through open ended play and discovery.
And so Tumbles, our way of life, our philosophy comes in. We want to encourage children and families alike to explore and take a tumble every once in a while. It's ok, because the people who love you will be there to pick you up. So play, run, explore, and #liveonthehedge with #tumblesplaycafe

Toy Roation! Swipe right to find out what it is an

Toy Roation! Swipe right to find out what it is and how to do it; your way!!

Do you already do it?? How do you get it done in your house?? 🤔

Xoxo
Tumbles

Presenting the… “Creative Buffalo Mama Giveaw

Presenting the…

“Creative Buffalo Mama
Giveaway!

Hey there Buffalo Mamas! You work hard every single day. You give your family your absolute best and constantly use your CREATIVITY to benefit those in your care.

WE SEE YOU!

A handful of local mamas and makers have put together a bundle of gifts to help you keep up your creative work/energy, and just generally reward you for being so awesome. 😎

Here’s what you can win…
- a mini toddler art kit from @createfineart
- a smellsory kit from @tumblesplaycafe
- a 2T/3T tie dye t-shirt from @radiantjanes
- a “because kids” mug from @bankygirlcreations
- a “none of this crap is mine” tote from @the_charcoal_annex

Here’s how to enter…

- Follow each of our accounts
- Tag a fellow Creative Buffalo Mama on any of our accounts (each tag = an entry)
- Bonus entry for sharing in your story

Winner will be chosen and announced in this post on Sunday, July 25.

Good luck!

Piaget's 4 Stages of development... Sensorimotor

Piaget's 4 Stages of development...

Sensorimotor
Birth to 18–24 months old
Object permanence

Preoperational
2 to 7 years old
Symbolic thought

Concrete operational
7 to 11 years old
Operational thought

Formal operational
Adolescence to adulthood
Abstract concepts

And all these fancy things achieved through...you guessed it...PLAY! 🥳

Just started using a routine clock. Our kiddo is v

Just started using a routine clock. Our kiddo is very routine oriented and feels empowered when he knows what's coming next! So what is it...and how do you make one??
Swipe on!
#playcafe #indoor #buffalony #buffalobaby #wny716 #openendedplay #empowerkids

Totally free and captivating summer activity with

Totally free and captivating summer activity with your kiddos!!
1. Find a common milkweed. Pro-tip look for leaves with holes, chances are there is a caterpillar on the bottom of it!
2. Create a safe space in a jar that breathes and provide food. Monarch caterpillars eat milkweed!
3. Add as many supplementary elements as you can! We LOVE reading about the life cycle.
4. Watch as they grow
5. Scream in horror (optional)
6. Put hatched butterfly on a milkweed

The video was from last year, follow along to see G-mans reaction in 2021!!

-Tumbles

Classes will be one of the offerings at Tumbles Pl

Classes will be one of the offerings at Tumbles Play Café, and not just because I am a certified teacher, but the sense of community they provide!

These last couple of years have been super hard. And I don't know about you, but I am craving connection!

Here I am with four lovely families at our #pottytraining class that we had over the weekend. I love serving them through our sister company @buffalobabybums , but honestly this right here is my favorite part.

Just hanging and learning together...EMPOWERING each other.

So grateful for all of you.

Xox
#tumblesplaycafe

Gender neutral party favors!! Each kit is $5 and i

Gender neutral party favors!! Each kit is $5 and includes a pet rock, a mini bucket, "grass", paint and googly eyes. All wrapped up and ready to go!! Give the kiddos a party favor they can get into!

Inquire about bulk order discoubts for your next event!

DM for orders or inquiries.

#tumblesplaycafe

Hi!! As we search for the perfect place to call ou

Hi!! As we search for the perfect place to call our play café home, we will be out and about meeting our community (you guys!!).

This is the lineup of our shows for the summer. Come say hi, check out our fun natural toys, and grab a free craft!

See you there.

-Tumbles

Happy day to every man who brings out the child in

Happy day to every man who brings out the child in himself for those whom he loves!

#tumblesplaycafe #buffaloindoorplay #indoorplay #father #buffalodad #716 #wnybuffalo

Hi guys, I could use your thoughts!! As you know I

Hi guys, I could use your thoughts!! As you know I am sharing my journey of opening up Buffalo's curated indoor play café this winter.

In the meantime I want to offer toys and activities that represent what we stand for!!

How to play!
Pick a heart that matches what you'd like to see!!
❤️= insect, animal, etc. bath soaps
💛= alphabet letter rounds
💙= hand kites
💚= wildflower seed bombs
💜= I have another idea ( )!

Thank you I super appreciate it! Thanks for growing with me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
#tumblesplaycafe #indoorplay #openended #Montessori #waldorf #natural #invitationtoplay #buffalo #baby #buffalobaby #wnybuffalo #wny

WünderScents by Tumbles Play Cafè. A new spin on

WünderScents by Tumbles Play Cafè. A new spin on sensory boxes...meet our "smellsory" kit!!

This is what Tumbles Play Café will be all about. New, unique, and engaging ways to play with your kiddos young and old.

Each kit comes with 6 spices from around the world and 6 cards. Each card has a fun fact about the spice and a qwerty code that brings you to a kiddo friendly recipe.

We are making the Za'tar bread from our kit.

When done you can match each spice to its card and explore the different and amazing parts of our planet.

We're so happy you're here! #smellsory #sensory #sensoryboxes #playcafe #engage #diversity #thoughtful #baby #toddler #buffalo #buffalobaby #wny #716buffalo

Happy Monday!! We're here working hard to bring yo

Happy Monday!! We're here working hard to bring you our sensory boxes! Have you guessed what makes them so unique yet??
Xox
#tumblesplaycafe

As we gear up to share our journey for preparation

As we gear up to share our journey for preparation to open for winter 2021, we will share activities and play sets that mean a lot to us, and connect with our pedagogy of play!!
*Curated*Open-Ended*Meaningful*Play

COVID has taught us many things. Amongst them is how important our sense of smell and taste is. The mental toll on those dealing with the loss is immense.

Indeed, our sense of smell is our most powerful sense. It can trigger strong memories and emotions. So many sensory boxes focus on touch and vision, but we want to introduce something even more powerful for our kiddos.

Stay tuned. We have something very exciting palnned!!

#tumblesindoorplay #indoorplay #curated #openended #buffalobaby #wnybuffalo #sensory #smell #memories #emotions

Thanks for stopping by! This is us! We are Tumbles

Thanks for stopping by! This is us! We are Tumbles Play Cafè! We believe in quality open ended play.

Tumbles is a new indoor play café that is slotted to open just in time for Buffalo's winter.

With us, you will be able to enjoy a high quality beverage and an amazing indoor space that will quickly become your go to destination for you and your kiddo(s).

We will offer: classes, events (movie nights, sleepovers, holiday spots), craft sesh's, messy play, retail, sensory boxes, and of course OPEN PLAY.

Join us as we got behind the scenes and build our dream with us!!!

Welcome to the herd--
Tumbles

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Our upcoming location: 1373 Clinton Street!