Even as adults, when we see a beautifully crafted dolls house, there is still the urge to look inside and wonder at the amazing interior design and the tiny furniture. This feeling about a dolls house appears to last a lifetime, so what better gift for Christmas than a delightful, wooden dolls house that can be passed down through the generations. Continue reading
Wooden Toys For Boys
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Why Wood?
Wooden toys have been popular with children for generations and today they are as popular as ever. As well as being eco friendly in that they are made using wood sourced from sustainable forestry, they are also fun, durable and timeless toys which are often passed down from generation to generation.
In a world seemingly dominated by throwaway electronic and plastic toys and games, as a parent it's refreshing to be able to give your child a toy that feels well made and built to last. It's also good to know that the enjoyment a child gets out of the toy will be generated by their physical interaction with the toy, rather than by some special effects provided by some electronic wizardry. Batteries are definitely not required!
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Developing Imagination: Wooden Toys
As a child gets older the choice of wooden toy increases and as well as continually improving the basic skills learnt with their first toys, they are fantastic for developing imagination and fostering social skills which are essential as the early school years beckon. Toys such as dolls' houses, rocking horses, toy kitchens and toy farmyards give children hours of endless fun and they learn not only to use their imaginative skills but also to share their toys and experiences with other children.