Grownups always have a list of odd jobs that need doing. In every house there is always a door hinge that needs tightening, a cupboard that needs a new handle fitting, a bicycle with a punctured tyre and when there are children about, a whole host of toys in need of mending. Most houses have some sort of tool box which is kept out of the way of the little ones, but we all know how curious kids are and none of us want to discourage their desire to learn and try new things, which is why we are happy to present the following WoodenToyShop guide to toy tools and workbenches. Continue reading
educational toys
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Back to school with WoodenToyShop
As the summer holidays finally come to an end and as parents across the land look forward to the peace and quiet that September brings, here at WoodenToyShop we have been remembering our first days at school all those years ago and putting our minds to recommending some toys that will help Mums and Dads teach their children some basic numbers and letters as well as one or two other things that may help the little ones get a head start when they go into school for the first time. Continue reading
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Melissa and Doug Learn To Play Piano Review
The Melissa and Doug Learn to Play Piano is made of durable quality wood, is easy to use, and gets the children engaged with lasting fun. There is no home assembly required at all. We just took it out from the plastic wrapper and cardboard packaging. Easy peasy! Continue reading
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Mums say there is no problem with boys playing with dolls’ houses
There is no escaping the fact that dolls’ houses were once seen as the preserve of little girls, with the only male involvement being that of fathers and grandfathers sometimes making the houses and dolls’ house furniture out in their workshops or sheds. Nowadays, however, these old ways of thinking appear to have disappeared as parents no longer worry about gender specific toys and allow their children the freedom to play, learn and explore life for themselves. Continue reading