The Clever Bugs Family
Christmas Gift Guide
Discover the perfect Christmas gifts that inspire creativity, nurture emotional well-being, and foster a deep connection with nature. Explore our eco-friendly, educational toys and resources designed to bring joy and growth to every child. Give the gift of enriching play experiences this holiday season.
Shop now and make this Christmas magical with Clever Bugs!
Gifts under $20
Clever Bugs fizz sparks imaginative play while fostering creativity and emotional regulation. Safe, fun, and activated with just water – perfect for kids!
✔️Magic potions.
✔️Mindful kids activity.
✔️Activated with water only.
🙋♀️ Made by Liz
🍃 Non-toxic
Delight in this Jewel Beetle's colourful, reflective shell as you and your child explore the world of mini beasts up close.
These Specimens are more than just decorative pieces; they are educational tools that hold the power to ignite a lifelong passion for the environment. As you observe and interact with these specimens, you'll embark on a journey of discovery.
*Recommended for ages 3+
Needle-felted and ethically handmade, create a mystical under-the-sea play set up with this Waldorf-inspired mermaid with blue hair.
To embrace social inclusion and diversity, this range of Steiner mermaids also comes in various skin tones and hair colours.
Check out the rest of our felt dolls.
Product Details
Tara Treasures
Ethically hand-felted from 100% New Zealand wool
Coloured with azo-free dye, safe for children and pets
Height: 13cm
Width: 5cm
Weight: 15g
Discover endless play possibilities with our Clever Set Play Sensory Kit – a complete package for instant tray-based fun. The base boasts a vibrant palette and an exquisite blend of textures, accompanied by an array of captivating loose parts and delightful surprises waiting to be uncovered.
Designed for ages 3 and up, the Clever Set Play Sensory Kit promises immersive play experiences that foster creativity and engagement. Transform any space into a realm of imagination and exploration, setting the stage for hours of joyful play.
Optional extra:
Add Reef & the Coast book
Gifts under $30
Cute set of 6 Australian traffic signs.
- Traffic light
- Stop sign
- Give way sign
- Roundabout sign
- Kangaroo sign
- Wombat sign
✔️Allows kid's to collect their own nature treasure
✔️One size fits all (pretty much)
✔️ Handmade by a local mum, designed by Liz
✔️Mum’s and Dad’s, may your pockets never end up full of rocks again!
Gifts under $40
Discover our Kids Craft Mat: mess-free, portable, and endless creative possibilities! This waterproof and washable mat lets your child unleash their imagination without worrying about stains. Its lightweight design makes it perfect for painting on the go. Enhance fine motor skills, encourage self-expression, and foster concentration while promoting cognitive development.
Size approximately 40 x 60cm
Made of silicone.
Not suitable for children under 3 years, parental supervision required.
The ultimate guide to woodland fun with kids! Forest School is founded on a philosophy of nature-based play and learning that encourages children to develop confidence and self-esteem. This book will get your kids outside, making and building in the real world (instead of on a computer screen!). Whether your local woodland is a forest or a strip of trees along the edge of an urban park, these activities provide fantastic opportunities for family time and will encourage your children to fall in love with outdoor play.
This is the first book to share Forest School games, crafts and skill-building activities with families and friends, its magical illustrations and simple instructions drawing children easily into a world of wonder.
• Be a fox tracking its prey, a moth evading a bat, a rabbit fleeing a forest fire!
• Make a working bow and arrow, spectacular headdresses, beautiful woodland jewellery, magic wands ? all with materials gathered from the forest floor.
• Learn wilderness survival skills: build a shelter, make fire, forage and cook wild food.
✔️ Uses simple, nature-based resources for easy setup, perfect for busy parents.
✔️ Includes sensory play recipes and challenge cards to keep children engaged while learning.
✔️Aligned with the Australian Maths curriculum, providing parents confidence in their child's learning.
✔️ 20 outdoor maths activities designed by a teacher to make learning fun and hands-on.
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Gifts under $50
Build, scoop, pour and spell with this hands-on construction themed sensory kit — designed for playful learning at home or in early learning settings.
Why families and educators love it:
🚧 Encourages imaginative small world play
🚧 Supports counting, sorting and early maths skills
🚧 Builds fine motor strength through scooping and pouring
🚧 Introduces early literacy through hands-on word exploration
🚧 Ready to use with easy pack-away storage
Perfect for sensory trays, invitations to play, homeschool activities and early childhood settings.
Recommended for ages 3+. Adult supervision required.
Play Mats
Potions
Play Outside
Gifts under $100
Contain the mess for stress free play! Crafty pods are the solution for sensory play inside, painting, baby-led weaning and more. Easily keeps the mess contained for easy clean up. Folds down small for storage and so you can take it with you wherever you go! Keep the pets out and the kids in. Large easily fits a play table.
The multifunctional, durable, and modern designs are not only easy to stack and store but also offer endless playtime & mealtime possibilities. With over 20 different ways to use one set, from snack time to sensory play, it’s got you covered.
This six piece set includes a plate that cleverly doubles as a lid, a convenient tray (bowl), and four dividers.
100% FOOD SAFE SILICONE
INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED FDA APPROVED
SPACE SAVING DESIGN
MULTIFUNCTIONAL
Gifts for 3 years and under
These stunning Fun Scarves are a must have in every playroom! A true open-ended resource, the number of ways to play are only limited by your imagination. Will you use yours as a cape, a flag at the beach, a base for a small world or a tent in the playroom?
Also available in numerous large designs, there is something for everyone. But let me warn you, you are going to want them all!
Are you ready to introduce numbers and counting to your little ones? Perhaps you'd like help with explaining the concept of sharing? We've designed our Flashcards and Numbers to help start you and your little ones out on a colourful journey of learning that's hands on, tactile and just lots of fun.
Here are a few reasons why we know you and your little learners will love them!
Our flashcards teach numbers 1-20, we don't stop at ten!
Each flashcard works as a number puzzle that your child can solve by finding the correct number to fit into the puzzle spot.
We demonstrate how to write each number with handy tracing worksheets on the reverse of each card, which can be wiped clean after use.
Our cards are multi-lingual so you can also use them to teach your little one how to count in English, Spanish, French and German.
The cards are larger and thicker than most on the market, making them easier to hold and extremely durable.
Each kit also comes with 6 fraction cards, meaning you can start helping them to understand the concept of sharing... toys, snacks etc.
Each number has a full magnetic backing allowing your child extended learning on the fridge or whiteboard
Don't take our word for it! These flashcards are so much fun and they are sure to give your little one a head start to learning!
My Big Day is a uniquely designed 'day in the life' experience, helping little ones practice and improve their fine motor skills and other developmental milestones through interactive play, visual stimulation and tactile sensation.
There are 10 interactive pages encouraging hands on learning, including telling time, brushing teeth, lacing shoelaces, unzipping, getting dressed, buckling the dog's collar, preparing food, doing household chores, matching, buttoning and much, much more.
The multifunctional, durable, and modern designs are not only easy to stack and store but also offer endless playtime & mealtime possibilities. With over 20 different ways to use one set, from snack time to sensory play, it’s got you covered.
This six piece set includes a plate that cleverly doubles as a lid, a convenient tray (bowl), and four dividers.
100% FOOD SAFE SILICONE
INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED FDA APPROVED
SPACE SAVING DESIGN
MULTIFUNCTIONAL
Gifts for 4 year old’s
One reusable mat, four dry erase pens (red, yellow, dark green, light blue), yellow felt pouch. Mats measure 40 x 30cm and wipe clean.
The perfect amount of pens for colouring on the go. Just enough for colourful designs, not too many to keep track of in a busy cafe or doctors waiting room. Each pen has its own slot in the durable felt roll-up case, helping little ones keep track when packing up.
Our pens are specially designed to be used only for these reusable silicone mats. If used incorrectly they may stain areas off the mats and little ones clothes. Please supervise your child's use of the pens.
Scribble and wipe clean. The mats wipe clean with a damp cloth or our custom cleaning cloth, available to purchase separately.
Our silicone colouring packs are checked, packed and rolled individually in Tasmania. We make every effort to remove any defect packs.
Our resin loose parts are perfect for adding into your play. These are great for colour matching, counting and so much more. Freeze them in ice, add them to your sensory play, write on them with chalk pens to practice counting or letter recognition, the options are endless.
Includes 1 castle.
Colour may vary slightly from image.
Discover our innovative 3D Printed eco trays designed for endless possibilities in sensory play, potion mixing, or filling with playdough. Embrace the versatility and eco-friendly nature of these trays, making them ideal for a wide range of imaginative activities.
Designed by Liz and made in Australia.
Give the gift of emotional regulation. Sensory play is proven to help kids out of meltdowns and towards the green zone.
Gifts for 5 year old’s
Entice your early learner to explore letters, phonics, and literacy with these repurposed wooden letter tokens.
Our Earth Life's 4cm beech wood letter tokens come in a material pouch of 26 tokens, all lower case and double sided - this means that there are multiple letters for commonly used letters, making it handy to begin exploring phonics and spelling with children. They have also been purposefully engraved in foundation font, following correct letter sizing and alignment.
Recommended for ages 3+
Gifts for 6 years plus
The ultimate guide to woodland fun with kids! Forest School is founded on a philosophy of nature-based play and learning that encourages children to develop confidence and self-esteem. This book will get your kids outside, making and building in the real world (instead of on a computer screen!). Whether your local woodland is a forest or a strip of trees along the edge of an urban park, these activities provide fantastic opportunities for family time and will encourage your children to fall in love with outdoor play.
This is the first book to share Forest School games, crafts and skill-building activities with families and friends, its magical illustrations and simple instructions drawing children easily into a world of wonder.
• Be a fox tracking its prey, a moth evading a bat, a rabbit fleeing a forest fire!
• Make a working bow and arrow, spectacular headdresses, beautiful woodland jewellery, magic wands ? all with materials gathered from the forest floor.
• Learn wilderness survival skills: build a shelter, make fire, forage and cook wild food.
✅️ Open-ended resource
✅️ Perfect for all types of play
✅️ Vegan friendly
✅️ Perfect for taking with you out and about
✅️ Multiple designs