Gift buying for children can be tricky at times. Often our children won’t especially ask for much. There might be one or two things that they ask for, but as a parent, you often end up giving those ideas away when friends and relatives ask you what your child would like for their birthday.
Our children love to be outside, they love everything about the garden and the great outdoors, they love wildlife and bugs, being crafty, and are generally much happier outside. That’s why we were so keen to find out a bit more about Willow & Wild.
‘Small world play’ is an important part of the way preschoolers in particular play, and a great way for little ones to learn.
Construction toys in my view are a must for any home, playroom, or child-focused setting. Children learn faster during their early years than they ever will again – you only have to think about all the developments that go on from the day they are born until their first birthdays to realise that. During their […]
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 […]
Have you watched Mickey and the Roadster Racers with your little ones? It’s one of those catchy songs I find myself singing at traffic lights – I just can’t get it out of my head. It’s a really fun show and there are now some equally fun toys so little ones can carry on acting […]
Do you have any budding little artists? I love to watch children draw and to see what they create. I also love that moment when you ask what it is and they respond with something really complex. You need to perfect that thing when you tilt the paper to one side, close one eye and […]
Play is such an important part of children’s early years development. Play helps children’s brains to develop, it improves the fine and gross motor skills, and helps them to develop their language and communication skills. Social skills are also developed through playing with other children, and problem-solving skills are developed both in solo play and […]