Supporting WWF through tumble tower game and puzzles
I love slow toys and really want to ensure that N sees the value in traditional games and toys. So I was excited to be sent a WWF game and jigsaw from Great Gizmos to try out. N was even…
Play & Learn
Everything about activities – playing and learning, new and old activities
Don’t stop climbing trees, fences and sofas
I never thought of N as being a climber. Certainly not when comparing him to his cousins. Three of the boys, and our niece are all great climbers and always have been. I will never forget going on a bike…
Fun learning with Tiggly Counts, plus giveaway
I’m trying to get N prepared for school in September. I don’t think he’s going to have any problems settling in on the emotional and social side. He’ll be going to school with several children from his nursery, 2 of…
Having a go – children’s photography
It’s hard to know when to start fostering an interest, but encouraging children’s photography attempts can only be a good thing. Here’s a first attempt
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Bringing the piano home
A couple of weeks ago saw the arrival of my piano. After living in this house where it was big enough to have a piano for close to 13 years, I’ve finally managed to move it from my mum’s house…
Make believe with Disney Planes Fire and Rescue Blade Hero toy
While N’s not fussed about cars when playing at home, and is only just getting into Disney films, he is partial to playing with aeroplanes; we were looking forward to receiving a Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Blade Hero toy…
Breaking news: We’re Reading Eggs Golden Eggsplorers
We’ve worked with Reading Eggs a couple of times in the past, and I’m pleased to announce formally that we’re part of their new Golden Eggsplorers team along with 7 other bloggers. If you’ve not come across Reading Eggs and have…
Doodle drawer and preschool artwork
N’s never really been that keen on art work or doing crafts. Over the last 6 to 9 months I’ve had more bits of paper brought home with drawings, paintings and scribbles on, but he’d still rather be playing outside….
Making the most of Spring with outdoor toys
Living on a farm, we can’t fail to love the outdoors, and Spring is just brilliant for enabling us to get outside after work and nursery. Even just walking down to the farmyard to see what his dad’s up to…
Simple indoor water activities
Like most children, N loves to play with water. In the bath he doesn’t really use traditional bath toys, it’s all about transferring water from one item to the other, and using the empty shower gel or shampoo bottles for…
Music Exploration with children 13 – classical music
I hadn’t even twigged that last month was a year since I started our music exploration. I’m not sure what I’d planned had quite happened, but N has certainly been exposed to different types of music. And he’s enjoying a…