House of Talking Drums aims to unite you with the rich culture and teachings of the African continent. Through storytelling – preserving the oral traditions passed on generation by generation, across Africa and its diaspora.
Full of traditional guidance and wise words, the ‘African proverb game’ offers a modern twist on oral traditions, prompting meaningful discussion, inviting players to broaden their minds, share memorable experiences and consider new perspectives! A game for the family, a conversation starter amongst friends, a group teaching tool, and a chance for inward personal reflection.
House of Talking Drums invites everyone with an ear to listen and a heart to receive its wisdom, to tell their story.
THE AFRICAN PROVERB GAME
Full of traditional guidance and wise words, the ‘African Proverb Game’ prompts meaningful discussion, inviting players to broaden their minds, share memorable experiences and consider new perspectives! A game for the family, a conversation starter amongst friends, a group teaching tool, and a chance for inward personal reflection.
Inside are 100 cards, which share ancestral African wisdom, guidance, and advice from across the five regions of Africa. As well as a custom dice to prompt conversation, and a timer to aide play. With linguistic and cultural differences across the continent, these proverbs can be interpreted differently and are up for discussion.
HOW TO PLAY:
There are three ways in which to play and engage with this card set and customised dice. Which are the following listed below:
1) Discuss & Decipher:
The card set encourages meaningful discussion, whilst the customised dice aides players to confidently share different perspectives and listen to others.
2) Teach & Talk:
Used as a teaching the cards encourage students of life to think, share, discussant illustrate lessons learned.
3) Meditation & Mindfulness:
The set of cards can be used as a source of self-care, encouraging personal reflection through traditional wisdom! Pick a card, pin to a board or post on a mirror and reflect!
For more information please visit www.houseoftalkingdrums.com
Who are we?
KLA Essentials is the One-Stop-Shop for all your childcare Essentials. Striving to provide only premium quality to each and everyone of our customers. Sourcing only the best quality materials guaranteeing your satisfaction.
Why did you start KLA Essentials Limited?
Well, i started KLA Essentials because I am interested in the growth and development of children. I understand children are learning and exploring the world everyday, gaining a greater sense of self. This evolution in personality contributes their likes and dislikes, fears and phobias as well as the fun-filled memories with friends and family. I, myself had a rich and nurturing childhood, developing and honing in on the very skills, I learnt growing up. So, if i could provide the same experience to one other family, i would have fulfilled my commitment starting this business.
What are you selling?
We are a proud black owned business based within the London, United Kingdom. Operating only to the United Kingdom at the moment but looking to expand into other countries soon.
Our products range includes your everyday Essentials such as: our Stylish Baby Buggies, our classy and eloquent Baby High Chair, Bed Cots or our Baby Balance Bikes etc. Check out our website for more products.
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What is your shipping policy?
Free UK Deliveries for all our products.
Hi, my name is Kiraa, meaning the way, the passage or the voice in different languages in West Africa where I am from. My symbol is the Falcon, born in the zodiac house of Aries.
Includes: (1) 29cm tall (11.5 inch) doll, (1) Africa print dress, (1) head wrap band, (1) pair of blue shoes, (1) pair of blue earrings Original Packaging
The hair is versatile afro-hair style “that can be treated, braided and plaited”.
Every parent loves to see his or her children happy. So do we!
One afternoon my friend and I, accompanied with his 4 year old daughter visited a work colleague who had just given birth to a new born mixed heritage baby.
The 4 year old, who is black commented after seeing the baby that the baby was beautiful and that she wished she had the same light skin colour and hair texture.
Whist reassuring her of her own beauty, inside I was heartbroken by her comments. That night I could not sleep, I was so disturbed by what I heard the little girl had said.
There was no sense in self confidence in own identity of which I and other black adults have felt when we was young. I felt something needed to be done about the girl of today and the woman of tomorrow.
A role model was needed. The next day as I was thinking what we could do to change this I came up with the idea of creating doll that reflect the different beauty, something that represented black girls, something they could be proud of.
From that moment on I was compelled to do something about it and also grow the opportunity to demonstrate my love and respect to all the little girls I have met and who continue to inspire me to do this.
I describe it as my love, a love you letter to all the black girls in the world you are beautiful and perfect just the way you are.
And so the Nubian Princesses were born
Dancing Cubs provides soft play hire in London. They cover all of the city, delivering children and toddlers’ party entertainment to event venues, households and more. As well as soft play, you can also hire bouncy castles, fun food and plenty of other great party supplies from us.
Book & Kulture is an online specialist book service catering to African & Caribbean literature and Artisan crafts.
The ‘Book’ side champions existing and aspiring authors and offers a local collection service for those within the surrounding area of Brent. Stocking a range of titles for both children and adults.
The ‘Kulture’ side of the business celebrates African & Caribbean Artisan craft like jewellery, art, greeting cards and gifts that are all but invisible on the High Street.
Qola Qube publishes casual mobile games for the Android platform.
Current releases
Kayla Dress Up
A one touch game enabling players to get ready with Kayla. Choose from a variety of outfits and accessories. What’s more, players can select one of 15 different afro hairstyles to compliment Kayla’s outfit.
Jada Jigsaw
Puzzles are great to develop hand-eye co-ordination and problem-solving skills. Meet Jada, she loves to do a variety of activities. Have fun completing the 12-pc puzzles.
Check our website for more details.
In early 2016 after the birth of my son I developed a strong desire to use products that were close to natural as possible. Armed with the understanding that our little ones are delicate, I wanted to find products made with no nasties wherever possible.
With my experience and knowledge in finding products slightly off the beat and track, We formed Naturalbabaa, a one stop shop for everything baby and toddler.
At Naturalbabaa we want to make it easy for parents to shop for natural or bespoke items in one place and support independent businesses by introducing them to you.
We hope you will love our collection and find something thats just right for your little one.
Mélange dolls represent the vibrancy and the multicultural aspects of children with mixed heritage. They inspire confidence in the child as well as send a positive message to their peers. We believe it is important for a child to have a range of dolls within their collection as it promotes inclusivity, diversity and acceptance.
The dolls are soft to the touch which makes them easy for a child to cradle and cuddle. The dolls have been named after flowers they are: Azalea, Daisymae, Iris and Sorrel. However, the dolls can be renamed.
Mélange dolls are suitable for children aged 3 years old and over. The dolls are made to a very high standard and meet all the UK standards and testing for health and safety and carry the CE mark of safe toys.
Insta: @melangedolls
Very Puzzled has a very simple mission to provide children and young adults of African Caribbean heritage with products that are reflective of their culture and heritage.
The Challenge
As an African Caribbean parent it can be quite challenging to find items such as books and toys that are representative of your child’s heritage. It is important that children see themselves reflected in the books and toys that they interact with to ensure that they have a healthy sense of themselves.
The Solution
The Very Puzzled Africa Map Puzzle is definitely something that you can get stuck into that is rewarding with 100 pieces and each country on the continent of Africa is represented. The jigsaw puzzle includes a wide variety of landmarks, monuments and attractions that has been designed to provide endless fun and topics of discussion that can be used as a fun way to learn and interact for both children and adults. The puzzle will stimulate your child’s natural curiosity and provide ample opportunities to supplement and support the school curriculum.
Insta: @veryverypuzzled
Beautiful Toys, Dolls and Accessories such as Bags, Totes and Purses lovingly made for, and in the image of our melanated Queens!
Multiple designs available, all made to order. Visit our Etsy store today!
Insta: @ngdolls