Lois KnightSep 17Exploring the World of Toy Stories - Some of the best 'Must-Reads' for your class. 1. Old Bear by Jane Hissey ‘Old Bear has been up in the attic for a very long time, but he hasn’t been forgotten. Bramwell Brown...
Lois KnightDec 4, 2023Christmas in the ToyshopThis is a lovely story written by the popular author, Enid Blyton and is the story of a group of toys who decided to throw their very own...
Lois KnightSep 8, 2023The History of Teddy BearsEverybody loves a teddy bear. Children and adults alike are delighted by these stuffed toys. They provide comfort and fun for us as...
Lois KnightSep 3, 2020Playground Games for Social DistancingIt’s September and so begins a new term and a new academic year, but teachers and children are returning to schools, which are probably...
Stephen KnightJul 3, 2019Tell the Future with PaperGrowing up in the 90's, paper fortune tellers sit on the shelf of childhood quick creativity alongside that of paper aeroplanes. A toy...
Lois KnightJun 26, 2019Build your own thaumatrope!What is a thaumatrope? A thaumatrope is a toy that uses the science of optics to trick your eye into seeing two images as one....
Stephen KnightJun 20, 2019Playing With PaperPaper is a fantastic resource and has been appreciated the world over throughout history. Paper has evolved over 1,000’s of years and...
Lois KnightJun 11, 2019History of ToysA toy can be defined as any object used for the purpose of play. Children have played with these items throughout History. Toys allow...