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Maze Runner
Maze Runner
Homemade Marble Run Hello everyone! We are getting creative these days and making toys from things we have around the house. Our son is aware that we make toys for... Read more...
We made a game!
Why we made a “math” game! Hello everyone! Hope you are all doing well. Way back in 2012 we had an idea and that idea brought us to this point. It’s crazy what one idea can lead to. The idea was for a number game. This call came about because we were travelling with good friends. Disclaimer: we are complete nerds. We were playing all sorts of games….Boggle, Bananagrams, Scrabble. When we arrived back in Toronto, I was jet-lagged and couldn’t fall asleep. I was thinking about all the fun... Read more...
Littles and Quarantine: It's a Balancing Act
It's a Balancing Act Hi everyone! We hope you are keeping well and staying safe. We are on week 9(?) of isolation up in Canada and we are strangely getting used to the “new routine”. The kids are out of school but getting used to the new normal and although we aren’t into pandemics ….. it has been nice to slow down and get to spend more time with the family. Always a silver lining. We aren’t sure if you know but everyone who works at Mobi used to be... Read more...
Using Screentime Effectively!
Team Mobi here!  As you know, we are company that creates physical toys and tabletop games that help get kids off screens.  However, we know it’s 2020 and your 3 year old not only knows how to use your phone better than you, he/she is willing to start a world war just to watch something on YouTube.  We also know that sometimes you just need 30 minutes (ok fine, 1 hour) of peace to take a phone call, make dinner, fold laundry, take a shower, or do whatever else needs... Read more...
So… You Have A Lot of Toilet Paper Rolls Now?
So… You Have A Lot of Toilet Paper Rolls Now?
Team Mobi here!  Given the whole COVID-19 situation, I think many of us probably have enough toilet paper for months (years?).  With everyone staying home, you might have also noticed... Read more...
Every Night Is Game Night
Every Night Is Game Night
Team Mobi here!  What an interesting time these last 5 weeks have been!  We are in Toronto and have felt so many different things that I'm sure most of you can... Read more...
Babies Need To Play Too!
Babies Need To Play Too!
This is definitely a product focused blog post, but I don’t think we’ve properly highlighted these baby products before.  It’s been less than a year since we dove into the... Read more...
Save our Sanity (Part 5)!!
Save our Sanity (Part 5)!!
SOS: Save Our Sanity (Part 5)!! Hi everyone and welcome back to SOS! Isolation day ____ ??? We’ve lost count BUT we are still playing! Always playing. The kids have... Read more...
Homeschooling Tips For First Timers!
Team Mobi here!  This post is super relevant right now as many parents and caregivers around the world are taking on the challenge of homeschooling.  We gathered some tips from teachers and wanted to share them here with you.  While going through this process, we’ve learned that many teachers are advocating the same concepts:  Read more...
Quarantined Bunnies
Quarantined Bunnies
 Quarantined Bunnies Hi everyone! We hope this finds you and your families keeping safe and well. What an interesting Easter this will be! The weather is getting nice out,... Read more...
SOS (Part 4): Fun With Foil Paper!!
SOS (Part 4): Fun With Foil Paper!!
Team Mobi here!  We've been experiencing some rainy days here in Toronto and so we've had to limit our outdoor time.  Here is a super fun activity that you can... Read more...
6 Tips From A Kindergarten Teacher
Team Mobi here!  We are several weeks into social distancing and going strong! Sara is an AMAZING kindergarten teacher and has been a huge Mobi & Mobi Kids supporter since day one.  You can see her passion and dedication pouring out of her Instagram posts (@spark.play.learn).  She’s even managed to use Mobi tiles in ways that we didn’t think of!  While we all know that the work that teachers do inside the classroom is irreplaceable, there are things parents/caregivers can keep in mind not just during these “social distancing” times,... Read more...