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Puppetry, Play, and Parenthood during the Pandemic
I recently had the pleasure of getting to chat with PreK NYC school educator, Andy Yung. We talked about Clixo and how it’s incorporated into Andy's school lessons, and how the pandemic has shaped ...
Sensory Symphony! Mixing Music and Hands-on Play!
By Clixo Team It’s always really cool to “look behind the curtain” (so to speak) and see how other parents juggle parenthood. In this episode of Clixo Chit Chats, we recently had the pleasure of...
Today marks World Mental Health Day, and for all of us surviving the pandemic we know it has been a true testament to our mental strength, especially for those with children. Does anyone remember t...
If your little ones are like mine and dig bath time, adding in some fun toys promotes a great place to zone out and unwind. Like many parents, I’ve noticed that bath time acts like a sort of Zen Zo...
The school day is over, now what? Another 3ish hours before dinner and everyone is still reeling off the school day. We’re fortunate that on a couple week days we have after school programs where t...
By Yaara Meet Ilya - a Brooklyn local Clixo Master Builder Meet Ilya Ilya is an 11 year old Clixo Master Builder who goes to fifth grade in Brooklyn, NY.A few months ago Ilya started visiti...
The school day is over, now what? Another 3ish hours before dinner and everyone is still reeling off the school day. We’re fortunate that on a couple week days we have after school programs where t...
Earth Day Activity Ideas For Ages 4+!
Earth Day Activity Ideas For Ages 4+! A healthy planet is not just an option – it’s a necessity. Every April 22nd, we celebrate Earth day to raise awareness of our impact on the environment an...
5 Ways to integrate play into your (hectic) daily routine
We recently wrote an article about why it’s so important for adults to make time for play time. Here, we wanted to quickly offer five actionable tips for how you can do that in a sustainable and fu...
This year has been crazy. It’s turned everything on its head, including the routines we’re used to as parents. Parenting is always an incredibly rewarding and challenging act, but during times like...
We're sharing a couple of eggs-citing activity ideas to kick off a "Hoppy Easter" weekend that's fun for every-bunny! These creative ideas are great for independent play and can also be adapted for...
Activity Idea – Clixo Games (Part 2)!
Clixo x Mr. Andy presents: Another set of fun Clixo games that are great to play solo or in groups! Play this with family or friends, young or old(er). :) (In case you missed the first set of game ...
An open letter to lovers of instruction booklets
In it, Gail Cornwall, a writer who specializes in writing about education and parenting, traces the rising attack on children’s autonomy through increasingly controlling parenting models. She write...
Clixo x Mr. Andy presents: Fun Clixo games that are great to play solo or in groups! Play this with family or friends, young or old(er). :)
Activity Ideas – Math Concepts with Clixo
Clixo x learnwithjoey presents: Exploring math skills and strengthening math concepts with your Clixo pack!
Revisiting Packaging: Sometimes change is uncomfortable.
Back in August when Clixo had first launched, we posted a piece about our (somewhat unusual) thinking around packaging. Yes, we are doing sustainable packaging, but that’s hardly the big news. What...
Bubbles are simply air wrapped in soap film. Soap film consists of soap and water. In order to make super bubbles that are strong enough to become big and hold, add cornstarch! Cornstarch is used a...
Gather your finest Clixo masterpieces! Whether you've created something from the guide book or something new and unique, we're going to explore what their shadows look like!
Math is everywhere! This activity is a super friendly way to introduce children to the concept of measurement so when they learn about the standard units, they can easily apply their play experienc...
A Rube Goldberg Machine is a machine intentionally designed to perform a simple task in an indirect and overly complicated way.
Against the Current: Opening a COVID-safe, Creative Space
Eight months in and with winter months looming ahead, parents all over the place (and especially in cities like New York, with notoriously little space), are scrambling to find ways to keep their f...
Activity Ideas – Toddler Milestones
Clixo x learnwithjoey presents: Promoting cognitive and physical development through the early ages with Clixo! Activities for 2-5 year olds!
We can all agree that 2020 has been an unusual year. It would be nice to believe that such unprecedented times won’t impact the holidays, but of course they will. Everything about 2020 — including ...