We’ve been on the look out for the best sensory books for young children, in particular tactile books that children can touch and feel. Skip to our Amazon Shop to find them all here Why are sensory books important? Young children learn through their senses- Tactile books are […]
I think this week we may have discovered a new favourite construction toy in our house! With it’s brightly coloured, interlocking cogs and endless building opportunities-Gears! Gears! Gears! Super Building Set have provided hours of play for the children. What are they? Designed for children aged 3 upwards […]
Here’s a fun and simple activity to do with children- making a paper bird! What do you need? This craft activity requires very little equipment and is very easy to set up. Paper Scissors Bowl/plate to draw round Felt tips or crayons PVA glue or glue stick How […]
Sign Language is a way of communicating visually, using hand gestures, expressions and body language. British Sign Language (BSL) is a type of sign language that is used in the United Kingdom. In 2003, it was recognised by the government as a language in its own right. It […]
Looking for a fun dinosaur activity/craft to do with the kids? Either at home with your toddler or as part of an activity in a preschool/nursery/school? Have a look at this really simple and fun activity, making dinosaur ‘fossils’ (imprints) using toy dinosaurs and salt dough. What do […]
If you are wanting inspiration for home made Christmas presents or a Christmas activity to do at home, nursery, school or pre-school then Salt Dough is a great option! What do you need? 3/4 cup water 1 cup salt 2 cups flour Playdough/biscuit cutters What do you do? […]
It’s our second year of doing Elf on the Shelf and we’ve collated a list of simple ideas, that are suitable for young children What’s Elf on The Shelf? Elf on the Shelf is a lovely tradition whereby you have one (or more!) of Santa’s Scout Elves in […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about this recently, due to kids picking up various viruses and us having to stay in a bit more than normal, is it OK for them to be a bit bored? And I’ve come to the conclusion, that despite my ‘mum guilt’ whispering […]
We discovered a really novel walker this week by Hape. Designed to look like a VW camper van/classic bus, this sturdy walker is fantastic for helping older babies, toddlers and young children to learn how to walk. What did we like about it? Stability– I loved how stable this […]
This week we’ve been trying out the Country Critters Play Cube for our Vlog over on You Tube. If you’ve not watched one of our video reviews yet head over to our You Tube Channel here (and please help us by subscribing to our channel, sharing the video […]
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