This break from the norm can be quite stressful for children – we don’t know when this situation is going to end, when we will see our families and friends […]In case you’re in need of extra inspiration to fill these days during the lock down, here’s a quick list from Muddy Puddles who have shared some simple ideas that will help make the most of this time… Muddy Puddles is offering NHS and other health service workers 40% off on top of their online […]Playing with your child helps with their confidence, development and overall wellbeing.

Initiating entertainment and maintaining entertainment is a  challenge, no doubt, but it can be done. As well as over 100 episodes available on iPlayer, Emmy award-winning and BAFTA nominated family favourite Bing offers pre-school children and families multiple ways to keep busy and entertained during this […]Activity and images provided by WAHACA AT HOME Make your own Piñata Looking for the perfect way to stop your kids smashing up the house? The ark has a few different aspects to it which gives plenty of play value and has been keeping Mr T (3) and Mr R (2) entertained. However, you should let them experiment with unstructured play, which allows them to go at their own pace and usually revolves around their interests at that moment.

The side of the Ark is designed as a shape sorter and all of the animals are great for imaginative play. But many of the toys that my preschooler likes to play with will only keep me engaged for a few minutes. In a time where instant gratification is […] Apr 3, 2018 - This Pin was discovered by Raspberry love. […]Entertaining children is one of the toughest tasks. Noah’s Arks have been favourite nursery toys for well over a hundred years. Initiating entertainment and maintaining entertainment is a  challenge, no doubt, but it can be done. Nov 5, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Lucy-Jane Woollams. I also like the little wooden woman character as it looks like me in hijab!This ark is only £10 in Wilko which is a great price really as wooden toys can be quite expensive! We were sent over The side of the ark is a shape sorter so you can put the animals into the ark by matching them up with the correct space, or if you are in a hurry when tidying up you can just remove the roof and place all of the pieces inside.All of the pieces are good quality chunky wood with brightly coloured paint. There are loads of great value timeless classics! It is a really nice toy, and as I mentioned, if you fancy this toy for your own child then do keep an eye out for the competition coming up soon!That is lovely. Mar 11, 2018 - This Pin was discovered by Jools Teare. Here are some more ideas I put together from the Wilko website. Suitable for children aged 2 + years., 000 from Wilko… We were sent over this wooden ark to review (I will be giving one away in the Advent Competitions too, so don’t forget to come and enter!) In order to maintain their full attention, they have to be mentally and physically engaged, but the task can’t be too challenging from the get-go.

your own Pins on Pinterest My children love make believe with the kitchenWilco Play Wooden Abacus – Gracie loves counting and beads so this would be ideal!The little Plum Cottage is adorable.

your own Pins on Pinterest Discover (and save!) For your chance to win a Wilko Play Wooden Toy Ark, enter via the Rafflecopter below: a Rafflecopter giveaway. Many parents make the mistake of trying to take the control of how their child plays. Oct 23, 2014 - Wilko Play Wooden Shaped Elephant Puzzle - Our wooden shaped elephant puzzle is both educational, and improves coordination. But many of the toys that my preschooler likes to play with will only keep me engaged for a few minutes. In order to maintain their full attention, they have to be mentally and physically engaged, but the task can’t be too challenging from the get-go. STEP 1: Assemble your equipment You’ll need flour water newspaper balloons string scissors glue paint tissue paper and lots of […]Right now we are in unprecedented times, with households across the UK going into our second month of ‘lockdown’ due to the Corona Virus outbreak. Here’s our step by step guide to making your own Piñata. Discover (and save!) Amy would love it xI love all the wooden vehicles but Splash the Penguin is so cute xPlum Lumberjack Wooden Workbench with Wooden AccessoriesI love the ark!

We recently reviewed one of these and my boys love it, you can read our full review here. You’ll find that the more educational and creative the task or the toy, the longer we […]We all need a little help keeping our kids busy during this stay-at-home period, and Bing has plenty to offer to help out families with this. Could keep the children occupied and having fun. It has been quite a while now since we received this toy and they are still getting it out to play with most days which is great!I love the look of the ark as it is so nice and bright, and wooden toys always look really appealing so it looks good on their playroom shelves too. As they love animals and boats[…] lots of play value and would make an ideal toddler present. I know I do. As well as over 100 episodes available on iPlayer, Emmy award-winning and BAFTA nominated family favourite Bing offers pre-school children and families multiple ways to keep busy and entertained during this […]Activity and images provided by WAHACA AT HOME Make your own Piñata Looking for the perfect way to stop your kids smashing up the house? In a time where instant gratification is […] There are loads of great value timeless classics! The side of the Ark is designed as a shape sorter and all of the animals are great for imaginative play.