Down at the farm: learning through play

BRIO farm

Have you visited a farm with your children? We had a lovely playgroup trip last Easter to see some newborn chicks, which the children loved. We’ve also had some lovely days out at farm parks over the years too. Visiting a farm with young children can be lots of fun. There are so many things […]

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Brick-based toys: storage and play possibilities

brick toys storage

Are your children fans of brick-based toys? Do they love building and construction toys? Strictly Briks have some wonderful toys and accessories that brick-lovers will enjoy building into their construction play. Firstly is their award winning product ‘The Brik Buster Tower Toppling Game’. The perfect game for family fun brik by brik!  Play by the rules, […]

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Bath time with Baby born

bath time with baby born

What is bath time like in your house? I’ve written about bath time many times, with everything from establishing a good bath time routine, to the fantasy vs reality of bath time with children. I’ve said before that bathtime can be bonkers in our house, but at least non of the children are afraid of water! Quite […]

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We’re going on a dinosaur adventure

dinosaurs adventures

Do your little ones love Andy Day and his dinosaur adventures? Our little boys, and in particular our youngest think Andy Day is the king of all things dinosaur related. They love to act out scenes from the show with their own dinosaurs and that includes dressing up as Andy of course. You have to […]

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What’s new from the Teletubbies?

teletubby toys

Are your children fans of the Teletubbies? Then listen up because there are some new super cute toys that have joined the Teletubby gang. Great for little hands are the perfectly sized Twist N Chime figures. Made from brightly coloured, chunky plastic these adorable Teletubbies Twist ‘N’ Chime figures are sure to entertain. Little ones […]

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What’s new from Disney? – Meet Vampirina

#VampirinaToys

Have your children seen the latest from Disney Junior? Vampirina! Vampirina is a brand new Disney Junior show based on the Vampirina Ballerina series of books aimed at pre-school children. The show is about a little vampire with a great voice, great moves and her own band. The hot new Disney Junior TV show celebrates […]

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My First Scalextric: what the boys thought

playing with cars

Any of you parents remember Scalextric? As a child I remember it was that toy that all the boys in my class wanted for Christmas, and it seemed like that for a few years. Of course it’s not just a boys’ toy – maybe if more of us girls had these as children there would […]

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