Its British Science Week 2020 so we’ve been trying out the Learning Resources GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope. As a former science teacher, introducing my own kids to a microscope has been very exciting and I’ve been genuinely impressed by this one by Learning Resources. What did I […]
There are ALOT of Christmas books available for young children and it can seem a bit overwhelming when your trying to find a good one. So we’ve done the hard work for you and found some real gems! Great stories to read together over the Christmas Holidays and […]
What are the best play dough/ modelling resources for young children? One of our favourite ways to practise fine motor skills is by squishing, squeezing and shaping. But with so many types of play dough and similar resources available it can be tricky to know which ones to […]
Christmas may just be around the corner, but if you’re like me and haven’t quite (…actually no where near) finished the Christmas gift shopping then have a read of this as I think we’ve found our favourite Imaginative play Toy of 2019! We’ve been trying out the stylish […]
Sensory For many children, including some children with Special Educational Needs. Sensory toys can be a fantastic gift for Christmas. They can provide relaxation and calm and/or stimulate the senses. Here’s some of our favourites for 2019.* Mermaid Sequin Cushion Covers ‘Magic’ sequin cushions are a lovely sensory experience […]
We are SO excited to be sharing with you our thoughts on the new Thunderbirds Are Go Toy collection from Bandai. Not only are Thunderbirds a very popular TV programme (airing Saturdays 8am CITV) but their toys are also favourites for many. From a personal point of view, […]
We have found the most wonderful craft resource this fortnight: Sequin Art*. If you’ve not seen these sets before, have a read because we think they are absolutely fantastic and provide a whole array of benefits to children from developing concentration and patience to fine motor skills. We’ve […]
Are you teaching children to code at school? Or are you keen for your own children to be introduced to coding? Either way, we’ve discovered the coolest, drawing robot- Artie 3000 who makes children want to code. How does Artie 3000 work? Like many, when I hear the […]
If you’re concerned about contributing to the vast amounts of plastic ending up in landfills and the ocean, choosing plastic-free toys instead of plastic ones can be a way of making a small difference by reducing the amount of plastic you are buying (and eventually disposing of) We […]
It’s been a beautiful, sunny week and it’s meant we’ve had some lovely, clear skies in the evening. We’ve been making the most of this by letting the kids stay up a bit later to try out this MoonScope. What is it? Nancy B’s Science Club MoonScope is […]
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