Betty, my four year old and I spent all of Sunday morning rehearsing a puppet show with our new, rather special wooden theatre. Uncle Bob was coming for lunch, and we hadn't seen him for a whole year, so what better than to put on a little show for him after lunch, while he sat back and drank his cup of mint tea. Continue reading
John Crane
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Learning and Fun with a Shape Sorter
As toddler toys go, they don't come much more versatile than the shape sorter. They may appear pretty basic to us adults but they are one of the best educational toys you can buy for your child. Continue reading
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John Crane Tidlo High Tea in Stock Soon
As play food goes, it does not get much more delicious than the John Crane High Tea Cake Stand and there’s not long to wait folks as they’ll be hitting our shelves within the next few weeks. Continue reading
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The Importance of Play
I was recently reading a study in the value of play by leading psychologist Jeffrey Goldstein which concluded that kids who have access to a large range and variety of toys in their childhood are far more likely to achieve higher mental stimulation and to challenge themselves to learn through their play. Continue reading