How Play Can Help To Reduce The ‘Covid-19 Learning Slump’ In Younger Children The covid-19 pandemic has affected both children and adults of all ages and across various socio-economic backgrounds, in a number of different ways. For children and teenagers, it has had a massive impact on education, learning... Development in Children
Going Green For National Children's Gardening Week National Children’s Gardening Week is an annual event designed to promote a celebration of nature, plants, and sustainability. The week consists of a range of activities which help to connect young children with nature and provides...
Tech Toys Vs Traditional Toys Today, toy manufacturing is a multi-billion-pound industry, offering a vast selection of different types of toys. Although there are many different types of toys – these can be loosely categorised into two types – traditional toys... Development in Children
Encouraging Numeracy Skills Through Play Numeracy skills are a vital life skill which allow us to carry out a number of everyday tasks during our lives, the foundation of numeracy skills is rooted in childhood. The first few years of any... Development in Children
How Many Toys Does A Child Really Need? Having children transforms the lives of the parents or caregivers in so many ways. Although many of us vow that the living areas within our homes will not be taken over by the toy collection and... Development in Children
Top Tips On How To Engage Your Child In Creative & Imaginative Play Creative play, also known as pretend or imaginative play provides children with a form of escapism and an opportunity to express themselves freely. This type of play takes numerous forms and can be based on complete... Development in Children
Things Parents Should Consider When Choosing A Toy Choosing good quality toys to set up your child for playtime can be a difficult decision for any conscientious parent. We are presented with a somewhat overwhelming choice when toy shopping, making it sometimes tricky to...
Fairy Tale Toys Traditionally, fairy tales, also described as wonder tales, were spoken rather than written down, this oral tradition was eventually transformed into the written page. Fairy tale books remain universally popular and are now well supported by...
Stacking Toys and Your Child's Balance Stacking toys are any type of toy which involves mounting one piece on top of the other, popular examples include ABC Wooden Blocks and Stacking Rings. Children can build and stack blocks independently, helping them to... Development in Children
3 Ways To Build A Strong Bond With Your Child There's no one way to build a healthy connection with your child. The Encyclopedia of Children’s Health explains how the characteristics of the parents and even the child can affect the quality of the relationship. Of course, not...
The Best Educational & Puzzle Toys for Toddlers All young children, including toddlers, can benefit considerably from the rewards of puzzle solving - there are numerous reasons why puzzles are good for children. Development in Children
The Benefits of Traditional Toys A traditional toy is typically thought of as non-electronic, made from materials such as wood or other types of natural fibres, and often handmade. Examples of popular types of traditional style toys include dolls houses, play... Development in Children
How Does Role-Play Benefit Development in Children? Also known as pretend or make-believe play, role-play allows children to explore new identities by adopting a character or persona and acting out its role. This type of play and its associated themes may be fictitious... Development in Children
Staying Positive Through 2020 2020 has been a challenging year for all. With lockdowns and travel restrictions separating us from loved ones, ongoing job uncertainty, combined with the pressure to become perfect home-school teachers overnight on top of everything else....
How to Have a Greener Christmas We've got a guest blog from Katherine from Shop PomPom, and she's going to give you some tips on how to have a greener Christmas. Check out these 3 easy ideas that involve little effort but...
The Best Educational Toys For Christmas Christmas is a special time of year for most children – a season for which many wait in great anticipation, counting down the days until the festivities and of course the sharing of gifts begins! Parents... christmas christmas gift guide
Choosing Holiday Gifts for Children 2020 The Christmas season is a special time of year which sees friends and family united together to share good will and happy moments. The idea of giving is central to the Christmas experience, and gifts provide... christmas christmas gift guide
How Dolls Houses Foster Creative and Therapeutic Play The history of toy-like figures is well documented. Archaeologists have discovered toys dating back several thousand years and some of the earliest examples were found in ancient Egypt, where miniature homes intricately furnished and decorated with... Development in Children
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