Gold Award
Remarkables Colour and Draw Activity Mats Score: 90.0%
Supplier: Flair Plc Tel: 020 8643 0320 Web:
www.flairplc.co.uk Price: £19.99 Age range: 3 years +
Description: Colour, doodle, stamp and draw, wipe it clean, then draw some more! Have lots of fun making colourful drawings or stories on the large activity mat. Stencil outlines and stamps let you add detail to your drawings; you can even use your own water-based pens. Once you’re done, simply wipe the mat clean, then you can begin again.
What the testers said: “A great product, which can be used both indoors and outdoors, and one that provided hours of fun for the children. We would highly recommend it for all ages. It allowed children to explore and develop their creativity skills, and encouraged sharing, as they took turns drawing each other. The mat was beautifully decorated in bright colours around the borders. The only problem was that the children struggled to wipe the mat clean on their own because it is not as easy as suggested.”
Farm Life
Manufacturer: Schleich UK Ltd Web:
www.schleich-s.com Price: £2.50 to £87.50 Age range: 3 years +
Description: A tremendous variety of lovingly fashioned lifelike animal figures can be found in the Farm Life play world, such as the black and white Holstein Cow. Our goal is to continuously create new play worlds to fuel young children’s imagination.
Score: 90.0%
What the testers said: “This is a phenomenal product of great quality. Attention to detail has been captured
perfectly. The farm set supports every area of learning across the EYFS. For example, it encourages creativity through imaginative play. The figures are robust, durable, and portable, and colours are true to life. Although figures do seem expensive to buy initially, they are excellent value for money in the long run, colours stay true and pieces do not break after continued use.”
Toys and Games 3-5
Dressing Up Chest
Supplier: Step By Step Tel: 08451 252 550 Web:
www.sbs-educational.co.uk Price: £49.95 Age range: 3 to 6 years
Description: This unique set of outfits is supplied in a sturdy and convenient storage chest. The outfits have been designed with adjustable straps, fastenings and elastic waistbands to allow extra flexibility, and are fully washable. Ideal for allowing younger children to explore and role-play a variety of fantasy characters.
Score: 90.0%
What the testers said: “An excellent range of dressing up outfits. The children loved getting dressed up and wanted to play with them immediately. It is also great for role- play, encouraging the development of children’s imagination, creativity and social interaction with others. However, we did worry about the durability of some pieces in the set.”
Essential Resources for the Early Years
Theory Child Development Practice SEN Activities Management Planning
www.practicalpreschoolbooks.com 22 Practical Pre-School Awards 2010
Toys and Games 3-5
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