Vroom! Vroom! Beep! Beep! Nee-naw! Nee-naw Vehicle play can seem pretty one-dimensional at first glance. But look more closely and you’ll see a world every bit as rich and subtle as the doll’s house. Language, science, co-operation. Vehicle play has got it all. Heuristic play, also known as discovery play, is central to how young […]
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Does your child like soft toys? They’re a classic gift for a new baby but they often then sit in the corner unloved and unnoticed for years. But then something magical happens. They are rediscovered and, like an old friend, it’s like they never went away. Your child is now two or three (or eight!)
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Loose parts don’t look very inspiring. What can you do with a box-full of identical pieces? But sit with them a while and you’ll understand what makes them so fascinating. Even as adults we gain pleasure from these materials. There’s something soothing and almost meditative about arranging the pieces in a visually harmonious way. Some
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