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Highly Commended Best Educational App: My First Word Play
On 20/05/2012 in Toy Awards
My First Word Play
Playing to their strengths as purveyors of fine educational books for babies and toddlers (and making excellent use of their rich archive of photographic material), this clever early learning app from Dorling Kindersley brings a varied vocabulary
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Why sand is super for learning
On 14/05/2012 in Education
Five ways to make sand play educational for your child
1. TouchPlaying with sand is a great way for young children to refine their hand-eye coordination as it is a highly sensory material, with a changeable texture. Encourage your toddler to grab, scoop, sift and dig through sand, adding water or using
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Shortlisted Best Toy Design (0 - 2 years) 2012 - Skip Hop Alpahabet Zoo Activity Gym
On 20/05/2012 in Toy Awards
Brilliant toys to set babies and toddlers on the road to playful discovery
this not only cute and convenient but an excellent early education tool. Skip Hop Alpahabet Zoo Activity Gym £67, by Bibs and StuffFind out... Why Bibs and Stuff's innovative backpack won our Best New-To-Market product categoryPlus Discover why playing with toys
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Do you take holidays in term time?
On 17/12/2012 in Education
Schools get tough on unauthorised absences
term-time holidays that fall into the “exceptional circumstances” category will be considered and that will be down to the headteacher’s discretion, and playing the “it’s educational” card may not curry favour. “The educational value of an excursion
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Celebrate the season with Junior's October edition
On 21/09/2012 in Fashion news
Our new issue is packed with amazing Autumn Winter children's fashion, wonderful seasonal activites and the promise of the hippest Hallowe'en ever!
Celebrate the season of mists and mellowness with our bumper October edition. Highlights this month include:* The art of roughhousing Why every child needs lively physical play* Hip hallowe'en Treats, eats and ghostly gear* Art appreciation Why art
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The A to Z of Children's Fashion - D Is For Dressing Up
On 13/05/2010 in Fashion news
From Little Lord Fauntleroy frills to funky flares, even the youngest child can be dedicated follower of fashion with our A to Z guide
Dressing-up clothes took off in the 19th century and are still adored by children, parents and educators everywhere, especially because it is a sure-fire way to spark creativity and encourage imagination through role play. The average dressing
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Ways to encourage your child's creativity
On 20/12/2011 in Education
, petals and stones from the garden and encourage your child to touch and smell them. Encourage her to do it again, this time with her eyes closed. 3 Play along Help your child to view familiar things in a new and different light. What old rug? Didn’t you
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Junior Design Awards 2012: Toys & Games Winners
On 22/05/2012 in Fashion news
Here are all the winners in the Junior Design Awards 2012 in our Toys & Games categories
Best Classic Toy – Steiff Jointed Plush Teddy BearBest Toy Design (0 – 2 years) – Jamm ScootBest Toy Design (3 – 5 years) – Great Little Trading Co. Play Shop And TheatreBest Toy Design (6+ years) – HotWheels Wall TrackBest Arts & Crafts
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Junior Design Awards 2012: Toys & Games Winners
On 22/05/2012 in Toy Awards
Here are all the winners in the Junior Design Awards 2012 in our Toys & Games categories
Best Classic Toy – Steiff Jointed Plush Teddy BearBest Toy Design (0 – 2 years) – Jamm ScootBest Toy Design (3 – 5 years) – Great Little Trading Co. Play Shop And TheatreBest Toy Design (6+ years) – HotWheels Wall TrackBest Arts & Crafts
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Furry feelings
On 06/02/2013 in Parent skills
How to teach your child the importance of emotional expression
, allow us to introduce the Kimochi (above). These playful Japanese educational toys come with 29 little critters representing a spectrum of emotions to help children recognise and express their feelings in a fun way.Visit www.kimochis.co.uk for more
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