Transparent Medical PlaycaseA swish white and red medical kit packed with apparatus including stethoscope, thermometer, otoscope and syringe.£9.95 from John Lewis.Tel: 08456 049 049; www.johnlewis.com

It may not offer the same sugar rush as a Cadburys Creme Egg, but this little cracker is sure to fire the imagination. Famed for their cute collection of play figures, Playmobil has launched these fun primary-coloured Easter eggs – each one

is dressing up as an occasional part of play,” she says. “In fact, this kind of role play is actually a normal and healthy part of growing up and helps your child develop his sense of self.” Felix is not alone in his penchant for wanting to occasionally switch

Hi, it's me, Joe.So I'm really starting to feel the festive chill. Gonna have a lazy day today – it's 3pm and I'm still in my PJs! They are pretty cosy, though, ain't they? Now, onto today's battle…In the Playmobil corner, we have a right royal throne, embellished with owl crests...

Dedicated to helping development through play, with all of its range designed to stimulate your child’s imagination and encourage creativity, ELC also makes learning great fun. Art Centre £30Scribbling, drawing or painting, whatever their artistic

Hi, me hearties. 'Tis me, Pirate Joe.So why the bed-head hairdo, you might ask? Well, 'tis because I am a ghostly deathly pirate come back from the dead to spook ye out for Hallowe'en. Nah, actually, it's cos I ran away when my mummy tried to brush my hair, but personally I think...

There are endless possibilities for pretend play with the versatile double-sided play shop and theatre. You can accessorise it with toy groceries, cash register and hand puppets to put on a grand show.Play Shop & Theatre £120 by Great Little Trading

. Count each complete jump or chant ‘jump, jump, thump’. Then do the same with hopping.2. Outline the shape  Use straws and string to outline circles and squares, then talk about curves and lines. Hold your child’s hand and make a pretend circle in the air

A dolls' house is a timeless present for pretend play and this classic wooden home from Mothercare is full of pretty little details like opening window shutters and versatile attic space. The house opens both at the front and the roof meaning lots

1. Go camping Make a tent from chairs and old blankets, fill it with soft toys and books, then snuggle together and pretend that you’re camping. 2. Bring her toys to life Once she’s bored with camping, play with her cuddly toys, making them talk