Author: Nicky Ellis

05 Books For 6 year Olds To Read Independently

Reading is the BEST. It has been proven to improve so many aspects of your child’s life – and if you yourself are a reader then you will totally know and understand why! Reading is escapism; learning; discovery; relaxation – and so much more. It feeds young growing minds with …

How To Choose The Best Boomerang?

The boomerang started life as a throwing tool, which was used in hunting and occasionally in battle, most notably by Aboriginal Australians, and by some Native American tribes. The first recorded experience with a boomerang by Western people was in 1804 in New South Wales, where spectators were amazed to …

Which Are The Best Best 3DS Games For Kids?

Whatever your personal views on screen time for your kids, there’s no denying the popularity of the Nintendo 3DS with the younger generation. They’re also good for parent’s banks accounts too, as they are mostly cheaper than many other consoles on the market! There is a huge range of games …

Which Are The Best Meccano Sets On The UK Market?

Meccano is one of those 80s toys that is really making a comeback these days. It’s a great invention; a set of differently shaped pieces that fit together with nuts and bolts, and turn into just about anything you want them to! Cars, aeroplanes, motorbikes, ships, dinosaurs – the imagination …

How To Choose The Best Globe For Kids

Learning about the world, and where we are in it, is not only great for education and development, but it can be great fun too. Get your little ones the best globe for kids, and the world will be their oyster (now they know where all the countries are, of …

How To Choose The Best Face Paint For Kids

Who doesn’t love face paint? Whether it’s for a party, at a festival, or just a Sunday afternoon in the garden, kids love dressing up and pretending to be something else. Painting their faces can really get them into the part – and they can literally be anything! A tiger, …