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Mechanical Play and the MAD Museum

Posted on 01/10/201705/08/2019by beccatooth

A few weeks ago we visited The MAD Museum in Stratford upon Avon with some of my family. The MAD Museum showcases Mechanical Art & Design, or ‘kinetic art’ – a variety of artwork where movement is a intrinsic part of the piece. The museum is relatively small, but it’s really hands-on meaning that all […]

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8 French Activities for Preschoolers

Posted on 11/04/201705/08/2019by beccatooth
Title image using collage of photos from range of activities

In the past T and I have often themed our week of play as I find it helps me to be a bit more intentional and creative about how we spend our time together. Recently though, I haven’t been great at getting my act together and taking the time to plan ahead. However, after reading […]

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Top Toys for 3-7’s this Christmas

Posted on 26/11/2016by beccatooth

It’s so easy to get stuck trying to think of ideas for your children at Christmas. While enjoyment is obviously the key thing I’m looking for when finding gifts for T, I do have a few other criteria… Longevity. Most of the toys T has received since her first birthday are things that will last. […]

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Top Toys: Ten Toys for a One Year Old

Posted on 26/05/201602/09/2016by beccatooth

Welcome to my first Top Toys post! In these posts I will be sharing my favourite toys, by age, and writing about my reasons for choosing these toys. Since T was born, I’ve always tried to think fairly carefully about which toys she would get the most out of. As a teacher, and a firm advocate of play-based […]

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