Tag Archives: imaginary play

Talking Tips for Kids

Posted on June 21, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

As regular readers will know, Monkey’s speech was delayed, it caused some anxiety for me at the time, and lots of frustration for him. At 2 years of age the expected level is to be able to have a 50 … Continue reading →

Posted in Family life, Reviews | Tagged children, communication, development, Fiona Barry, imaginary play, Language, learn, listen, skills, speech, speech and language therapist, talk time, Talking Tips for Kids, video | 2 Comments

Mess free creative play – is there such a thing?

Posted on June 8, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

Mess free creative play – is there such a thing? Oh yes! We have discovered a gem thanks to the lovely people at Learning Resources. It’s called Play Foam and quite simply it is any parent’s dream – it provides … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Craft, Family life, Reviews | Tagged colours, fun, imaginary play, Learning Resources, making, moulding, My monkey, no mess, Playfoam, sensory play, squashing, tactile | Leave a comment

Look what the Easter Bunny bought Monkey ……

Posted on April 16, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

I’m not the world’s greatest Chocolate fan so when I recently won fan of the week with The Toadstool I had a great idea for something totally different for the Easter Bunny to leave for Monkey…… I’d seen the Wonderworld … Continue reading →

Posted in Family life, Reviews, Toy Reviews | Tagged children, Eco-house dolls house, educational, enviromental, imaginary play, My monkey, recycling, renewable energy, rubberwood, Wonderworld | 8 Comments

Cardboard boxes – great value entertainment and FREE :)

Posted on March 16, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

We all spend so much money on presents for our kids but they still get the best entertainment value out of a free, empty, cardboard box – perhaps this should tell us something! Our current, resident cardboard box has spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Family life | Tagged cardboard box, children, entertainment, free, imaginary play, imagination, My monkey, play, role play | 4 Comments

Toy Review – Early Learning Centre – Big City Wooden Airport

Posted on March 14, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

Having made the decision to review some of the toys/games that Monkey received for his birthday and Christmas last December, review number two is for the Early Learning Centre – Big City Wooden Airport which we bought for his third … Continue reading →