Celebrating the start of summer with Little Tikes outdoor toys
April 23rd, 2018
Before we left London for the school holiday I remember checking the forecast for snow, feeling worried about a potential
Browsing the "Pretend play" Tag
Review: The Original Super Sorting Set from Learning Resources for counting and early maths skills
May 1st, 2017
‘Pretend it’s Mother’s Day!’ ‘Pretend Teddy is sleeping!’ ‘Pretend that’s the home corner!’ Four-year-old Big Girl was very excited that
30 Christmas gift ideas for preschoolers
November 30th, 2016
Top row from left: Ride-on elephant by Moulin Roty (£129), available from Jeujouet.co.uk; Minnie Mouse Kitchen Cooking Playset from Disney
22 Christmas gift ideas for boys
November 24th, 2016
At the top of the page: Monopoly Pokemon Kanto Edition (£34.95), available from Harrods First row from left: Furby Connect
Review: Learning Resources calculator cash register with UK money for practising maths skills
October 25th, 2016
‘Why does she have all that money?’ When we were in St Clements the other day Daddy T turned to
Going on a pretend camping adventure with New Sprouts Camp Out
June 28th, 2016
Before having children I was slightly worried I would have to start going camping when I had kids. I’m not
Finding opportunities for learning through play
June 24th, 2016
With mixed research on how early children should start structured learning, it’s difficult for parents to understand what is best
Review: Convertible Submarine for getting summer-ready with pretend play
June 23rd, 2016
Yesterday I went for a dive and spotted some dolphins. At least that’s what I was told happened when Big
Getting ready for London independent school assessments
May 15th, 2016
The other day I heard a friend had taken her three-year-old to an assessment for entry into reception in September
Review: Orchard Toys Giant Town Jigsaw for creative family fun
March 15th, 2016
The other Sunday Big Girl and Baby Boy were lying on our big playmat playing together. We had created a
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