Our Mission:
At Imagine Childhood, the goal is simple: to protect and honor the magic of childhood. In a world so keenly focused on preparing children to be successful adults, we feel that one very important thing is getting left by the wayside: Childhood. That in a quest to make plans for the future, we’re forgetting about the present and how remarkable and beautiful it can be. We believe that the most important things in life are cultivated during this relatively short and extremely special time. That the curiosity, imagination and tenacity required to build a better future, come from making space for simple things like climbing trees, make believe, and a hearty sense of adventure.
Simply put, we believe that:
- Nature Teaches Us How the World Works
- Imagination Teaches Us How to Dream
- Play Teaches Us How to Make Our Dreams Real
By providing children and families with high quality products and activities that inspire meaningful experiences, we hope to create a space where Childhood can do what it was always meant to do: build the magic and memories that inform and guide us for the rest of our lives.
About Us:
Imagine Childhood is a family owned and operated company specializing in earth-friendly goods, craft and activity tutorials and educational supplies that support and nurture the magic of childhood. Our carefully curated collection focuses on products that inspire children to create, imagine, and explore. With an emphasis on quality materials, our toys and tools are made for real kids and real adventures.
In addition to our shop we also share free crafts, activities and recipes on our blog here and our recent book, IMAGINE CHILDHOOD: Exploring the World Through Nature, Imagination, and Play can be found here.
Since our launch in 2008 we have been featured in many lovely publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Real Simple Magazine, Mothering Magazine, Apartment Therapy, HLN and more. For press inquiries visit our Press Page Here.
Our Commitment to Quality:
When choosing new products for Imagine Childhood, we ask ourselves five questions:
- Does the product promote exploration, creativity, and/or unstructured play?
- Is it fun and exciting?
- Is it Fair Trade and made of sustainable or eco-friendly materials?
- Can it be reused again and again, and in varying applications?
And
- Does it provide learning opportunities?
Although every product may not meet each and every criteria, we are continually looking for items that meet as many of these as possible. We believe quality products provide quality experiences, and that these experiences should have a positive impact on the world we live in.
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