Sep 08
Monkey and Mouse are really into role playing, currently their favourite game is one of them being a parent and one being the baby. It is great to see them playing together. They are slowly introducing props into their game, mainly Dolls as they fit in the accessories so much easier than the children themselves. …
May 20
In every child’s life there is a toy that becomes a friend and in our house that toy is Mette (although her name has been changed to Sally by Mouse). Mette is a little scamp doll from Haba, a fully material doll with lovely colours, fun clothing and a wonderful air of quality. She is very …
Nov 06
The Hape Coffee Maker is a beautifully made wooden toy and if i am honest – I have fallen a little bit in love with it! There are 6 parts to the toy, the main coffee machine, a cup, sugar bowl, spoon, carton of milk and a coffee filter! It has that special quality that …
Oct 29
A board game from Orchard Toys, Three Little Pigs is aimed at ages 3-6 year olds and it is fab! It is a board game and the aim is to build your three houses (one of straw, one of sticks and one of brick) before making your way to the safe house in the middle …
Oct 29
Farmyard Dominoes from Orchard Toys is a perfect first dominoes game for any little one, the pieces are bright and colourful and the animal illustrations are easily recognisable. There are 28 cards made from sturdy cardboard; they are not daily bent and appear to be wipe clean! Educational Information Encourages observation Develops personal and social …
Oct 25
Old MacDonald Lotto is a Fun Farmyard game from Orchard Toys. In the box there are four players boards, four farmer cards and 24 farmyard cards. Each player has a board and all the farmyard cards are placed face down, the farmers cards are also placed faced down separately. Each players takes their go to …
Jul 09
I was recently asked by Izziwizzikids.co.uk to review the horse trailer by Brio! So I thought I would share my video here, for you all to see! Our overall summary is that this is a good quality toy, you expect a certain standard from Brio and with this they have done it again! The only …
Jun 09
As you may have noticed because of previous posts that I regularly attend Playfest. Playfest is a weekly ‘party’ on Twitter and Facebook, where a group of like minded people get together to talk Play. The best bit is anyone is invited, just follow the hashtag #playfest on Twitter each Tuesday from 8.30 until 10pm …
Jun 01
I am a regular attendee of the Twitter and Facebook Playfests run by Izziwizzi.co.uk. I love the opportunity to get together with like minded people, to talk about play, our families and cake! The theme for playfest on 22nd (Twitter) and 24th (Facebook) May was Euro 2012, so, here is my round up! It was …
Mar 07
We were recently asked by Izziwizzikids.co.uk to review the Lorry Sorter by Tidlo for their weekly Playfest! This is a lovely wooden Lorry that can be described as two toys in one! Firstly it is a lorry; Cab and detachable trailer, the wheels go round and it is a much loved toy all ready that …
