12 Elementary Graduation Gifts for $25 and under
June is graduation time! Celebrate the occasion with small, fun gifts that encourage curiosity and educational achievement.
Is there a difference between flashcards and ABC blocks?
Some customers seem to be puzzled that Uncle Goose ABC blocks aren’t flashcards!
What does it mean to mind your p’s and q’s?
The English idiom “mind your p’s and q’s” means to be careful and courteous. But why the letters P and Q? What do they stand for? And where did that phrase come from?
Blocks Aren’t for Babies
Blocks are often falsely depicted as "baby toys." Your Uncle Goose would love to put an end to this popular misconception, once and for all!
How many different ways can you say Mayday?
May 1 is May Day. Historically, it’s a happy day of celebration. So when someone is in trouble and needs help, why do they say "mayday" three times?
Behind the Scenes: the Making of the Merry Maker Blocks
There’s a lot of history and genius that went into crafting this midcentury holiday themed block set. Let's explore the artistry of Mary Blair.
How to Slay a Cliché - Animal Edition
Here's a fun game to play on your next car ride or rainy day: slay a cliché!
Honk if you love onomatopoeia!
Children love to learn about onomatopoeia. They’re zippy, playful words that are fun to say! Tick-tock: are you ready to play?
How NOT to plan an Easter Egg Hunt
This tragic tale has a happy ending. It involves 3 raccoons, a dirty lion, and a missing duck. Let it serve as a cautionary tale for how NOT to plan an Easter egg hunt!
Will You Ever Go to an In-Person Trade Show Again?
How can a buyer feel the craft and care we put into Uncle Goose blocks without touching them? Or without deeply inhaling and smelling their inherent goodness?
5 Frantic Questions About Ordering Uncle Goose Blocks Online
Here are our top five frantic questions that we received in the last few months of 2020. These questions weren't funny at the time, but they seem that way now!
Do Blocks and Squares Exist in Nature?
For a fun awareness exercise, take a look around you. Count how many things with right angles you can see. Are those things natural objects, or did a human being make them?