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September 6, 2018  |  By Natalia In Blog, People with passion

The weekly interview: Kinder World

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Today, I got caught in the nostalgic mood, not only because of the fact that as every year I feel almost like an eternal student, and the only thing, which has changed over these years is that I’m on the other side of the desk right now. Every new school year is a challenge, which doesn’t allow my youth spirit to disappear. The older I get, the more eagerly I come back to memories from my childhood … which was a time of total carelessness, a time in which the notions of stress and duty were something abstract to me. Since I’m a golden child of late 80’s and early 90’s, I can still remember well the times, when we used different objects of everyday use as our toys … and our dolls, with their shabby looks, would probably scare off more than one girl coming from the generation of barbie dolls. Being lucky enough to have some family members living abroad, my collection of toys, in those days, wasn’t really shabby. However, I remember best the toys which I made myself accompanied by my mum, from figures made of salt dough or masks to rag dolls in woolen coats.

I’m really happy that in spite of this radical change in times and a totally different generation of kids, which in majority are spoiled by their parents, who buy them various toys in department stores, there are still some parents who want to give something more to their little ones … toys created with love and dedicated especially to their beloved children. Today, I’m happy to present you Monika – the author of a blog Kinder World – who is not only a happy mum, but also a creator of unique toys for the youngest children.

Passion Piece: Could you tell my readers a few words about yourself?

Monika: I think it’s the most difficult and the most disliked question for me … but ok. I’m Monika and I’ve recently started running a blog Kinder World, in which you can find instructions, which are meant to help you make toys and educational aids, mainly out of felt, on your own. My blog is a bit ascetic, as I’m an introvert and I’m a very private person. That’s why, on my blog, you won’t find posts related to my everyday life. However, if you’re interested in getting to know how to create something nice for your child, you’re in the right place. Many people, quite often don’t understand why I do something that takes so much time to prepare, and yet there are so many toys made in China, which can be bought for pennies. If you also keep wondering whether it’s worth it?My answer will be yes. It’s worth making an effort. It helps me to relax after a busy day, and my kids get something that was made just for them. Customization of toys is really important. Your kids will feel special. They will be more willing to learn, and what’s more important, it will be easier for you to notice what is difficult for them. Thanks to this knowledge you’ll be able to improve the toy in the way, which will be more favourable for your kids to learn new things, the ones you expect them to learn.

Passion Piece: What inspired you to set up your blog?

Monika: I think it was the fact that I couldn’t find enough information related to handicraft on the Internet, so I had to learn new things by trial and error. That’s why, I’d like to save my readers all these troubles. Handicraft is time-consuming itself. Why should you waste your extra time on making mistakes? Why should you spend your money on something which won’t work out anyway? I started my adventure with this subject not a long time ago, so I’m still testing the right materials and techniques, which work out best for me. For now I post some information related to the places, in which I order my materials and which materials I use to make different toys. However, step by step I’ll also include articles, in which I’ll review the materials I’ve used so far, so that the readers can choose the best options for them. I’d also like to share more templates prepared to make sensory books, but I must admit that I still lack time for that. My blog is meant to be a manual, a canned text, so that even a person, which assumes that he or she is deprived of any talents, could prepare a toy without any bigger problems.

Passion Piece: How did you come up with the idea of creating interactive toys for kids?

Monika: Many people associate the process of learning with boredom and they treat it as a must. Kids, which are curious about the world and still free from prejudices, are great learners, and that’s the thing I want to use. I’d like my educational aids to arouse curiosity in children all the time. The knowledge obtained during play and practice remains in them for the whole life. I’m also interested in the subject of mnemonics and their use in the process of education, that’s why I try to implement this knowledge while choosing the right colours and elements placed on my toys. Nothing is accidental. Using sensory perceptions has an enormous influence on our memory. So why shouldn’t we take an advantage of that?

Passion Piece: Why is it good to stimulate kids through interactive toys?

Monika: If you want to teach a child anything, you need to make it interested in a given topic. Actually, I think that’s the most difficult task. When your kid gets hooked on something, you’re halfway to gain success. Colourful educational aids help a lot in getting closer to your goal. I truly believe that everyone can learn almost everything. The fact that sometimes a given topic is difficult, shouldn’t demotivate your child, on the contrary, it should be a challenge for him or her.

Passion Piece: What kind of toys do you like creating the most?

Monika: The new ones, which I haven’t had a chance to prepare before. It’s the best time when I come up with an idea for something and I need to work everything out on my own. I need to think of the way in which I should make a toy, so that it functions they way I expect it to work. I love this challenge, whether it works well or not. Waiting for the final effect … making something for the second time is not so fun anymore.

Passion Piece: Is it a good idea to prepare toys together with kids?

Monika: Of course. They really like being engaged in everything that their parents do. My kids assist me in everything I do, sometimes their role is restricted just to choosing the colours or counting the beads. There is always something you can ask them to do. Your kids will see that everything can be done even if sometimes something doesn’t work out. They will know that they can try to make a toy once again. They also get to know that every problem can be solved in a few possible ways.

Passion Piece: What’s the most difficult in creating toys for kids? What advice would you give to beginners?

Monika: Creating templates and adjusting them to our expectations. Sometimes we assume that a given project will be ideal, but after cutting it out of a chosen material it turns to be a failure. You need to prepare everything from scratch again or choose a totally different material. What advice would I give? They should try their skills. Many times, in the readers’ comments, I can see opinions that you envy me my talent and that if you were me, you would fail for sure. And here’s the most serious mistake. I’ll share my little secret with you … I don’t really have any special skills. But I want things to work out. Felt is a really great material and you can deal with it really well. It’s like paper-cutting and adding some new elements, but instead of using glue you use threads.

Passion Piece: What are your other passions?

Monika: I’m a masseuse by profession and I love it. Besides this, I got two more passions from my mum: one of them is love for books, and the other one is handicraft. These are such fixed elements which I always come back to, even after a longer break. I also love all kinds of novelties, I like learning new things. As long as I’m interested in something, I keep learning it. Sometimes my enthusiasm fades away quite fast, but sometimes I deal with some things a bit longer.

Passion Piece: What are your professional plans for the nearest future?

Monika: Who knows! My children are the most important for me right now. The youngest is 6 months old, so I’ve still got some time to think about my future.

Passion Piece: Which motto would you like to share with my readers?

Monika: The impossible I do immediately, miracles take me a little longer.

Passion Piece: Thank you very much for this inspiring interview and I hope that you’ll manage to encourage more parents not only to create toys for their kids, but also to make them together with their kids.

The world of childhood memories doesn’t need to smell with Chinese plastic and doesn’t need to be associated with modeled in factories barbie dolls’ faces. Childhood is a time, which encourages development of imagination and it’s worth taking care of this aspect, so that adult children have something to remember. Believe me, the most memorable things are the ones, which demanded a little bit of effort from us and during which we were assisted by people who were close to our hearts.

See you around!

Yours,

Passion Piece

A website which you should visit: www.kinderswiat.com

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Comments: 56 replies added

  1. Amber Myers September 6, 2018 Reply

    This is such a great interview! These toys sound and look so neat. I can see why kids would love them.

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      Kids love everything that can help them imagine different things, as it's more fun! :)

  2. Dalene Ekirapa September 6, 2018 Reply

    Kids just love toys and they also love getting all crafty and playful. So Monika's tips on getting interactive with toy making would just be great. And her toys are pretty indeed.

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      Yes, they're really lovely ... if I ever have my own kids, I'll also try to prepare something special for them! :)

  3. Misspector September 6, 2018 Reply

    Thank you for this inspiring interview!

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      My pleasure! :)

  4. Melissa September 6, 2018 Reply

    I have never seen these, but I absolutely love these toys! My kids would really love them too!

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      Hope you'll have a chance to get such toys for your kids! :)

  5. Arnab Majumdar September 6, 2018 Reply

    I have been to their website. They have great content. Nice to hear their story of how it all began

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      I'm glad you like their website and that you like its content! :)

  6. Krish September 6, 2018 Reply

    Informative interview..nice suggestions to keep kids creatively busy.. Regards

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      We should always try to keep kids busy! :)

  7. Tara Pittman September 6, 2018 Reply

    I like that these toys are not plastic. With all the news about the safety of plastic, these would be a better option for my granddaughter.

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      Plastic toys are not always safe for kids ... I bet your granddaughter would enjoy playing with such toys. :)

  8. Laurie Gannon September 7, 2018 Reply

    What a neat individual with so many creative gifts! In this day and age, it's so easy to buy a gift for a child but to take the time to hand-make one will supply a memory for both the adult and the child. Awesome!

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      That's so true! We should make an effort and create toys for kids on our own, as they will remember them forever! :)

  9. mdaisi September 7, 2018 Reply

    Such a nice interview. I definitely agree. Many people associate the process of learning with boredom and they treat it as a must. We should all try to learn as kids.

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      When we learn new things in an interesting way, it's never boring and we can remember them much longer! :)

  10. kylie cre8tone September 7, 2018 Reply

    So artistic and lovely.. it's crafting time.. great one... best toy ever!

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      I also love these toys! They're so creative! :)

  11. Jessi September 7, 2018 Reply

    This is such a fun interview, and I really love the creativity of the products . it is so nice seeing behind the curtain a bit

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      We are sometimes unaware of the fact how difficult and time consuming handicraft may be! :)

  12. Heather September 7, 2018 Reply

    What a great interview! It's great to hear the reasons behind the brand.

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed reading this interview! :)

  13. Nessy September 8, 2018 Reply

    I think I bookmarked her site before. She has very helpful DIY posts that I enjoyed making.

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      I'm glad you find her DIY posts helpful! :)

  14. Wanda Lopez September 8, 2018 Reply

    Great post, wonderful interview. The toys sound amazing and I can see why they are so great and beloved by kids.

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      If I were a child, I'd definitely love to play with such toys! :)

  15. Claudia Krusch September 8, 2018 Reply

    Such a great interview! These toys sound and look so great!!! I can see why kids love them!

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      I'm happy you enjoyed getting to know Monika! Her toys are just awesome! :)

  16. LavandaMichelle September 8, 2018 Reply

    What an interesting interview. This really made me think. I liked the read! Thanks for sharing! :)

    • Natalia September 15, 2018 Reply

      You're welcome ... thinking is always a great exercise ... and in consequence we may create amazing things! :)

  17. Sebrinah Yeo September 8, 2018 Reply

    This is a beautiful interview! Thanks for sharing. Really informative and inspiring to know

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      I'm happy to read such a nice comment! Have a great day! :)

  18. What Corinne Did September 8, 2018 Reply

    Such a lovely interview! It was nice to read more on Monika and what she does. The toys look great!

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      I love these toys ... they are totally children friendly! :)

  19. Wui Kathy aka Mouse Mommy September 10, 2018 Reply

    Agree that colourful and interactive plays can stimulate and encourage kids to explore, think and beyond imagination! Thanks for the great sharing!

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      I believe that such toys can make kids much more creative ... and that they will be more creative later on as teenagers and adults! :)

  20. David Elliott September 10, 2018 Reply

    That is cool you can get toys for your child that they create the ideas behind. Sounds great they are focused on doing so many different types of toys allowing kids to engage all kinds of interests. Very interesting.

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      It's a wonderful way to spend quality time with kids while preparing new toys! :)

  21. Blair Villanueva September 10, 2018 Reply

    These toys are very educational and safe for toddlers. Are they also allergy proof?

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      Unfortunately, I've got no idea whether they're also allergy proof!

  22. Victor Step September 10, 2018 Reply

    Thank you for sharing this interview with us. I didn't expect this toy-making process to be so complex. Learned something new.

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      It's quite complex ... and I bet it's much easier when you're at least a little bit gifted when it comes to handicraft! :)

  23. Vaibhav Mehta September 10, 2018 Reply

    More than the interview I liked the nostalgic train you sat in when recollecting the toys you enjoyed as a kid. Funny how as a kid, we always wanted to be an adult and turning an adult you feel, it was a mistake wanting to grow up!

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      I couldn't agree more with you! My life was much more colourful and happy back then! It was nice to travel back in time a little bit! :)

  24. Surekha September 10, 2018 Reply

    Amazing interview. I love the toys and see why kids love them. I love getting crafty and it’s also a way to teach kids to be creative

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      I hope that when I become a mother, I'll be patient enough to create such wonderful toys together with my kids! :)

  25. Rosey September 11, 2018 Reply

    My daughter in law ONLY buys these kinds of toys for her daughter, and not an over abundance of them. She's very particular about what she allows her to have in the home for playtime.

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      That's great that she takes control over things which are bought for her child ... it's a parents' duty. Not everyone is gifted enough to create toys on one's own, but buying high quality toys is also important. :)

  26. Ladonna Batiste September 11, 2018 Reply

    This was a great and very inspiring interview. The toys are so great no wonder kids love them.Being crafty is being creative and that is great for kids.

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      I remember making toys together with my mum ... too bad I didn't try to do more handicraft when I was younger. :)

  27. Astrid September 12, 2018 Reply

    Great interview and very inspiring as well. Very cute toys, I hope arts and crafts are still part of the curriculum for a long time.

    • Natalia September 16, 2018 Reply

      I remember that I struggled at school whenever I had to prepare something, but doing it together with my mum was real fun! :)

  28. Stacey September 17, 2018 Reply

    It's not unusual that most people start their blog to fill a need they are looking for. I love that templates are crated but adjusted when they don't work the way they are supposed to.

    • Natalia September 22, 2018 Reply

      I also like the fact that these templates can be adjusted to specific needs of a given toy. :)

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