“Let them feel maths in their fingers before you ask them to hold it in their heads”. All activities featured use the Maths Mastery Wooden Number Trays 1-9 and 10-20. Build a strong sense of number through exploring, counting, identifying, sourcing and most importantly, doing it through play. Children will enjoy collecting and counting objects …
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Today saw the launch of my first ever product launch – in my own own little shop. The Woodland Animals Puzzle is a simple 6 piece puzzle, perfect for little hands. I designed it without the typical plastic pegs in the pieces because I felt that these spoilt the pieces and I wanted users to …
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A beautifully illustrated i spy jigsaw puzzle for children. Featuring Forest animals, insects, flora and fauna. Buy the Jigsaw Here Children can enjoy piecing together the puzzle whilst talking about Forest life and what animals and insects can be found. Once complete the jigsaw has items down each side to find within the puzzle. Teaching …
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So I’ve done a thing!…I’ve started my own online shop! It is currently very small whilst I navigate all things online shop! It took me a good few weeks to fathom shopify but I now have my own shop… Lottie’s Toy Emporium. I would love an actual shop, with little coffee lounge, creative space and …
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Forest School is an educational approach that takes place outdoors in natural environments, typically wooded areas or forests. It originated in Scandinavia in the 1950s and has since gained popularity worldwide. Forest School programs are designed to provide children with regular opportunities for hands-on learning and play in nature. Here are some key aspects and …
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Exciting ways to explore and play with Sand and water. Whether it is being used in the mud kitchen, sand pit, water tray, measuring for potion making, toddlers and babies love sand and water activities. Filling and tipping, transporting, digging, mixing, pouring and splashing. Play can be as simple as a tray filled with sand …
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I don’t know about you, but we love Autumn in our house. Watching the leaves change colour, Autumn natural treasures to collect such as acorns, pinecones and conkers. Making leaf kebabs, autumn mud kitchens and Pumpkin activities. Leaf painting, crafts and baking. Before we dive into our activities below, I’d love to share with you …
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