Explore with Eleanore | Learn & Play Preloved with Bubcycle
With over 15 years of experience as an educator and carer, Eleanore has worked with more than 3,000 children - bringing warmth, wisdom, and play-based insight to every little learner she meets.
Melissa & Doug ABC Cart
Join Eleanore as she dives into all the playful possibilities packed into this timeless Melissa & Doug ABC Cart! From stacking blocks to letter matching, early spelling, and sensory play —this wooden cart offers so many ways to spark imagination, learning, and movement in little ones.
Whether you're looking for open-ended play ideas or curious about how preloved toys can still deliver hours of fun, this episode is full of inspiration for purposeful, planet-friendly play.
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Join Eleanore as she discovers all the fun packed into the Biga 5-in-1 Wooden Activity Cube! From bead mazes and shape sorters to spinning gears and number tiles, this all-in-one wonder offers endless ways to play, learn, and explore.
Whether you're hunting for engaging toy ideas or curious about the power of preloved play, this episode is a nice reminder that sustainable fun comes in many forms.
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Join Eleanore as she connects creativity and motion with the Melissa & Doug Magnetic Train Cars! From linking and stacking to counting and color sorting, these wooden train cars offer endless opportunities for hands-on fun and imaginative storytelling.
Little ones will love the satisfying “click” of the magnets as they build their own trains—while developing fine motor skills, sequencing, and early problem-solving along the way.
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Join Eleanore as she explores the hands-on magic of the classic wooden abacus! From counting beads and exploring patterns to introducing early math and color recognition, this timeless tool turns learning into a tactile adventure for curious little minds.
Whether you're seeking playful ways to build number confidence or curious about how preloved toys can support early learning, this episode offers plenty of inspiration for purposeful, planet-friendly play.
Wooden Stacker Rainbow
Join Eleanore as she explores the endless ways to play with a classic wooden rainbow stacker! From balancing arches and building bridges to sorting by size and color, this timeless toy invites creativity, coordination, and calm, open-ended fun.
Whether you're after mindful playtime ideas or wondering how preloved toys can shine, this episode celebrates the beauty of simple, sustainable play.
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Join Eleanore as she celebrates everyday heroes with this charming set of Local Super Heroes Wooden Figurines! From teachers to vets to doctors and police officers, these sturdy characters spark storytelling, role play, and big conversations about community and kindness.
Perfect for open-ended adventures, these figurines help little ones build empathy, language skills, and a sense of belonging—one heroic play session at a time.
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