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Top Toys For Christmas 2022

You would think that knowing what to buy your child for Christmas would be easy, but surprisingly, it isn’t always that simple. There’s a whole wide world of toys, electronics and more out there for them to explore! You want something to help them learn, but also something they will enjoy. You want something perhaps interactive, but nothing that will make them sad if they lose. So today at Toy Street, I am going to break down some of the top toys for Christmas which you can get your little (or big) ones.

3 Years & Below

Starting off with the littlest of little ones we’ve got you covered from 0 months to 36 months old.

Deluxe JJ Interactive Doll

Now, I don’t know if your little one is a fan of Cocomelon or not, but this doesn’t matter. Coming in at nearly 13 inches tall, JJ will stand proudly as your child spoon feeds him his dinner. You get a little pot of peas in a bowl and a spoon, which can be aeroplaned straight into JJ’s mouth at the dinner table. He also has a little function where you can press his belly and he plays their favourite “Yes, Yes Vegetables” tune!

Baby Einstein Connected Magic Touch Piano

My favourite thing about this piano is how creative it can let children get. Toys at Christmas are bought in hopes they will be used and enjoyed for a long while. This piano is made out of beautifully smooth wood and the keys make 11 different piano sounds when pressed. It comes with 5 double-sided musical sheets to introduce your little one to the big world of music! They don’t need to play along to these, however, they can make their own music.

Skip Hop BB- Activity Monkey

A soft toy is always a good way to go when it comes to buying toys at Christmas, birthdays, Christenings – anything really. This adorable little monkey has so much to him to get all your babies senses going. Attached to the monkey is a detachable teether toy which can be put around mum or dad’s wrist for quick access, a rattle ring, small crinkle details, and varieties of fabrics and textures for your little one to get a feel for.

3-5 Years

Super Smile Dentist Play Set

Going to the dentist can be scary when your young (okay, it’s still scary to me now), but embracing it from as little as 3 years old and getting to see the ins and outs of being a dentist worker can help to change that. Your child can get their hands on 25 pieces of dentist care play equipment some of which includes an oversized pair of teeth, braces, examination tools and so much more. Who knows, maybe they’re now a dentist-in-training?

Ice Cream Counter

Mmmm, ice cream. Who doesn’t love a bit of ice cream? Your child gets the chance to see all the different ice cream flavours on offer here, scoop them into the cone themselves and take orders on a menu card. You can also encourage how to deal with money with the play money along side. You know you want some ice cream… why not get the kid(s) to dish you some up?

Glowpad

This Glowpad fascinates me. It’s one of those toys for Christmas I always wanted but never got my hands on. They can create glowing, multi-coloured pictures until their heart is content. What do you think they will draw first? An alien, a dog? I just always wanted to draw a smiley face in yellow so it looks like an emoji, but that doesn’t matter anymore.

6-8 Years

Secret Decoder Deluxe Activity Set

This set is so. Cool. This set will allow your child to embrace their inner Sherlock Holmes and crack codes, find hidden clues, reveal messages and save the day with this set! With more than 50 unique activities and puzzles to solve, they’re not going to be bored for a long time.

Aqua Dragons Underwater World

Taking care of animals isn’t the easiest job in the world. Even a fish. With any of the Aqua Dragons set, your child will learn how to create and grow their own little wonderful world of sea creatures. Whilst caring for them, they will get to see the, eat, play and grow while also learning how to spot a male and a female. You get everything you’re going to need in this kit (plus some bottled water).

Camel Up 2nd Edition

A board game as a present is always a good idea. It can be shared and enjoyed by everyone – especially around Christmas. I know that this is toys for Christmas, but a board game still makes the cut. Camel Up will get players to bet on which of the five racing camels will win. The earlier the bet is placed, the more you could win.

9+Year Olds

Herd Mentality

Still sticking on a little theme of board games, Herd Mentality is a game where you really do want to be a part of the crowd. Each player takes a note pad and then a card is flipped over. The card will give a category like ‘Best fast food restaurant’. Everyone jots down an answer and when everyone has you all reveal them. You work out which is the biggest ‘herd’ of the same answers and each of the people in this herd gat a point. Among the remaining answers if there is only one unique one that person gets the included pink cow. If you have the pink cow you cannot win the game! Simples!

The rest of our ranges of products for children 9 years and over can be found here. I hope this blog helped guide with with what toys for Christmas you could buy.

Best Black Friday Deals At Toy Street

Black Friday may be scary for some, if you’re not online shopping that is. Fear not, for you are shopping at Toy Street where the only thing you need to be scared of is how good our deals are! Let’s dive right into the best Black Friday deals at Toy Street.

Husky Beanie Boo

Who doesn’t love/ wish they had a collection of Beanie Boos? They’re so cute and some are super special. This one-of-a-kind blue-eyed husky is reduced at a lower price than before! Let’s not mention the fact that she has a sparkly horn!

Pull-Along Giraffe

This insanely good quality giraffe has come straight from the safari and into our best Black Friday deals just for you! The pull-along giraffe is also a really great way to stimulate early-walking in the little ones. Why not grab yourself a steal?!

Playmobil Porsche Macan S Fire Brigade

Pull up and save people’s lives in style with the Porsche Macan S as a firetruck! It may not look like there’s alot, but we can assure you – there is! With a detachable roof, sounding and flashing lights as well of plenty of firefighter accessories, your little ones will be living their dream jobs in no time!

Mr. Lister’s Quiz Shootout

Christmas is closing in around the corner and it is time to start thinking about board games you can play after stuffing your face with Christmas Dinner! Who doesn’t enjoy a good quiz to test your knowledge? At such a low price, even I can’t resist!

Articulate

Another super family fun board game which you can play. Grab yourself a deal just in time for Christmas! If you haven’t heard of the classic Articulate, it is a fast-talking hilarious family game! Be sure to give it a go.

Unicorns, Mermaids And More Colouring Book

These colouring books are at our lowest price ever! You don’t just have to be interested in unicorns and mermaids, as we have plenty of others in out Black Friday sale!

This was just a small list of our best Black Friday deals here at Toy Street. Check the rest out for yourself!

Where Can I Donate Toys?

A lot of people tend to have so many toys sitting up in their lofts, packed away in boxes, but no-one knows what to do with them. Many of those people are those who are cherishing childhood memories of loved ones who have now grown up and don’t want to get rid of them, but what better way to share the love than by donating them? So, the question is, where can I donate toys?

Charity Shops

Many charity shops (if not all) will accept your used or new toys. This way, you know that giving away your toys will be donated to a good cause! Some charities will also take the toys straight from the shop and redistribute them to children who are in need. Some examples of charities you can take them to who are nationwide are Cancer Research UK, Dogs Trust, Salvation Army, Macmillan Cancer Support, Great Ormond Street Hospital and there are plenty more! A quick Google search will take you to your nearest one.

Also, depending on the time of year, many charities will have some sort of donation scheme – especially at Christmas. You could pack your own boxes up and send them across the world yourself with items of your choice to children, and people, in need.

Online

A very efficient way to donate toys would be to use some sort of online service. You could join a Facebook or WhatsApp group to find people who are in need or looking for new toys and send it straight to them. Many of these groups will also give you an option to trade items and do a quick swap! This option is likely to cost you though, as postage costs or petrol if you decide to directly drop them off.

Children’s Hospitals/ Hospices

Donating directly to a children’s hospital yourself rather than through a charity may feel even better for yourself. You can see exactly where your toys are going to and you may even get to see the gratitude in a child’s face when they get a new toy! Please ensure you check with your local hospital’s on any policies they may have regarding donating toys to avoid any upset. This will you will find lists of what they can and can’t accept in their hospitals.

Please note, all items must be thoroughly sanitised and cleaned before any kind of donation, especially to hospitals.

Toys4Life

Toys4Life like to accept big boxes filled with toys! Don’t be disheartened if you can’t fill a box, they are happy with absolutely anything. You can take an even further look into this on their website here. They will also pay you up to £200 per tonne to whichever charity you choose to donate to. You will have the option to Drop off a Box or Donate Directly. It’s completely free and your decision.

We hope this helped to answer your question of ‘where can I donate toys’ and we are so happy you’re finding a new home for your toys!

Top 5 Halloween Games For Kids

Are you thinking about having a spooktastic Halloween day with the kids? What better to involve in your spooky day than one of our Halloween board games! Here are our top 5 spooky Halloween board games to get played, party time or not – both are fine.

1. Ghost Blitz

Ghost Blitz is a spooky party game which involves having quick reactions, with even quicker hands! In Ghost Blitz, you receive a deck of cards and five wooden objects. These objects are a white ghost, a green bottle, a grey mouse, a red chair and a blue book. Sounds pretty interesting, right?

I daren’t say anymore… it is time for you to find out when happens next when you give the game a play for yourself! This game is created for 2-8 players with an average playing time of 20 minutes. The recommended age for play is 8+.

2. Ticket To Ride Ghost Train

Ticket to Ride is a fan favourite for board games. This edition is part of the ‘First Journey’ collection, specifically for the youngsters, maybe for those very new to board gaming too! You will be traveling through the different locations on the map, seeing sights such as the Mad Scientist’s Lab, the Lonely Barn with so many more to discover!

This game is for 2-4 players of the ages 6 and above. The average playing time for this game is 15-30 minutes and players have loved every minute of it!

3. Welcome To: Halloween

Boo! Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you, I just wanted to get your attention because, much like Ticket to Ride, who doesn’t love the ‘Welcome To…’ series? This game is very similarly a Welcome To Your Perfect Home game, however, it has been spiced up with some ghastly additions and there may be some treats there whilst you’re at it.

Created for 1-100 players (yes 100 players!), the average play time is 25 minutes but I’m sure you can make this go on for longer, or even play multiple rounds! This one is for the older kiddies, marked at an age of 10+.

4. Halloween King Of Tokyo

This one is a bit cheeky on my behalf to throw in here, but it is a super cool addition to the King Of Tokyo base game! This box includes two new monsters to use alongside the King Of Tokyo base game. And they are not disappointing characters, don’t you worry. You will get your hands on Pumpkin Jack and Boogie Woogie! Not only this, but to fit in with the Halloween theme, you will also get six engraved dice, which are very fitting, and some new cards to add to the deck!

King of Tokyo is typically played at 2-6 players for half an hour (30 minutes) for ages 8 and above. Will you be giving this one a bash?

5. Patchwork: Halloween Edition

This game is frightfully fun, I must say. There is plenty of ghoulish gleeful artwork to wrap your eyes over. Much like the original Patchwork, the gameplay is the exact same. You get some adorable pumpkin meeples and eyeball tiles. That isn’t it though, you will need to see the rest for yourself… I’m too scared to speak about it here. (Only joking, it’s not that bad, but you really should see for yourself).

This is for 2 players ages 8+ and 15-30 mins of spooky playing time!

We hope this helped and that you have chosen one of our Halloween board games to get playing this spooky season!

When Do Babies Start Playing With Toys?

Watching your baby grow and learn new things has to be one of the most monumental moments as a parent. It can be tricky to know when to do the right thing and the ways to do it. For example, you might think there is a right age to start giving your baby toys to play with, but the truth is, every baby Is different and will go at their own pace. So the question, when do babies start playing with toys, is one that can only be averagely answered.

Let’s Get Playing

Toys usually have a recommended/ suitable age on them. It’s usually a good idea to follow these guidelines for the safety of your child.

It’s estimated that babies start to ‘conventionally’ play with toys from the age of 6 months old. This is when they’re walking, maybe (kind of) speaking, and have a bit more of a proper sense of their surroundings. You’ll find them knocking over the lego towers you spent hours putting together, throwing balls and catching them from this age.

However, babies will usually be playing with rattles, chewing toys etc… from pretty much a newborn. Whether you want to class this as playing with toys or not is your choice, but for the conventionality of it, we’d say 6 months old is when they officially begin.

Getting Older

As your baby starts to get older, they will begin to get a ‘favourite’ toy which rarely leaves their sight. It is a good idea to keep track of when your baby starts to make new and minor improvements to the way they play as it is a good way of tracking their development.

Your baby will likely change as they grow in segments, for example, newborn – 2 months they will be attracted to one thing such as a rattle, but as they get older, 2-4 months, they will find an interest in something else as they are trying to do things more independently as a natural way of life.

There is a short guide, which we hope answered your question of when do babies start playing with toys.

Top 5 Nerf Guns

‘It’s Nerf or Nothin’. A saying we’ve heard consistently playing on television adverts for almost 30 years! Nerf toys have evolved and grown over the years, while never failing to be a go-to toy as generations change.

Did you know, NERF actually stands for ‘non-expanding recreational foam’, meaning it is made of soft foam and cannot be used as an actual weapon. Nerf toys come in all different forms but their most popular collection is their guns! There is such a wide range of Nerf guns and that is why Toy Street have compiled a list of our Top 5 Nerf guns for you to buy (yes you can buy one for yourself)!

5. Nerf Elite 2.0 Echo CS 10

First of all, let me start by saying that you get 24 darts with this gun! Another thing this gun comes with is a shoulder rest, which can be detached if you don’t want it on there. You can also add or remove the barrel extension which changes the power of the blaster – how awesome is that? You can create your own game strategy with this gun with tactical thinking and smarts…

This gun shoots its darts up to 27 metres, which yes, is very far. It holds 10 darts at a time in one magazine load and it requires you to cock the carriage back and forth and then push the trigger to fire a bullet. You can also hold down the trigger while moving the tension slide to fire multiple at a time!

4. Hasbro Nerf Minecraft Pillagers Crossbow

If you or someone you know is a fan of Minecraft, then this is an ultimate gift! The crossbow fires like a real crossbow and requires the same actions to do so! This crossbow only comes with three darts, so you may need a refill pack in case you manage to lose a few. It is super powerful and shoots up to about 20 metres!

This crossbow is one of the Nerf guns that fires 3 darts and can be done one after the other in quick succession. All you have to do to do so is pull back the lever and squeeze the trigger! The ammo will fire out at speed and let it do its thing.

3. Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6

The Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6 holds 6 darts in one barrel, preparing you avidly for battle with the 12 darts that comes with it. Three tactical rails, a barrel attachment point and a stock attachment point for you to fully customise as you wish to prepare it as you’d want for battle!

There is a slam fire action which lets you fire all 6 darts at rapid speeds, or you can fire them each singularly for precision. This is definitely a go to gun if you are preparing for battle…

2. Nerf Fortnite Heavy SR

Similar to the Minecraft crossbow, this gun is perfect for those Fortnite fans out there! They get to feel as though they’re in a game of Fortnite running around, in an attempt to win the Victory Royale! With 8 darts included in the pack, it gives the real feel of the Fortnite Heavy SR.

There is a scope which can be removed if you think it gets in the way, for getting a better aim at your target and line up your shot. Not only does this Heavy SR look super cool, but it is one of the longest Nerf Guns to exist! Load up the 6 magazine barrel and shoot, what are you waiting for?!

1. Nerf Elite 2.0 Flip 32

In my personal opinion, I think this is one of the coolest looking Nerf guns ever! You can quite literally ‘flip’ into battle! The 32 barrels are split with 16 facing the front, and 16 at the back waiting to be flipped when its time comes. An epic feature f this gun is that if you pull the trigger halfway, it releases one dart… if you pull it the whole way back it releases two!

To rotate the barrel, all that is required is that you pull that handle, and bang! It’s rotated. The perfect gun to make opponents think, and wonder ‘Have I won?’ but no, they have not.

We hope this blog helped you decide what Nerf gun to buy, whether you are buying one for yourself or as a gift!

Top 5 Gifts for 5 Year Old Boys

Knowing what the best gifts for 5-year-old boys are is tricky. All children are different and enjoy different things, which is why it’s always good to have a little bit of insight on the boy you’re buying a gift for.

Do they like football? Do they like space? Do they like reading? There are so many questions you think about when looking for gifts. Well, here is Toy Streets Top 5 Gifts for 5-Year-Old Boys.

Kickmaster Ultimate Football Challenge Set

Starting off with one for the sporty kids! The Kickmaster Football set comes with a goal, a ball, 3 figures representing other players, 4 flexi training cones – perfect for dribbling, and 6 target hoops. It comes with enough stuff to play 20 different games, which you can read about in the games manual.

Influencing kids to stay active and enjoy a sport from a young age is one of the best things you could do for a child to ensure they are fit and healthy growing up. Perhaps gifting this to a 5 year old boy could be a start to their future? You never know until you try!

Paw Patrol Glowpad

Nowadays, the world is all technology based. Most of the time, kids will turn their noses up at anything if it doesn’t look like some form of iPad or tablet. This glowpad will allow children to embrace their creative side!

Not to mention the super cool Paw Patrol artwork around the outer edge. The glowpad has 8 light-up modes which includes a colour changing light show! How cool is that. The neon markers are supplied allowing children to draw and write whatever they want. If this Paw Patrol one doesn’t stand out to you, why not try out one of the other glowpad’s?

Playmobil City Recycling Truck

Playmobil has been around since 1974! It’s safe to say that they know how to create kids toys. This city recycling truck will teach kids the ways to respect the environment. It features 2 bin men, a garbage truck, 3 garbage cans, a fire extinguisher, 2 sardine cans and more!

Everything included will show kids how to dispose of waste and recycle rubbish. It is a great toy for development into the big world!

Tractor Jigsaw

Did you know that jigsaw puzzles improve mental speed and is effective in improving short term memory? Putting the pieces together stimulates both sides of the brain. This tractor puzzle is perfect as one of the gifts for 5-year-old boys. They are learning and creating a cool picture at the same time!

If tractors don’t interest you, why not have a look through our range of puzzles!

Deep Space Home Planetarium & Projector

Children learning about space is exciting. They get to find more about the world, universe and the solar system. They sometimes begin asking questions such as ‘Where do stars come from?’. This means they’re taking an interest at the stars, so why not let them learn more about planets and the rest…

This projector allows you to transform a dark room into an outer space light show! How cool. Allow them to explore the universe from their own bedrooms. Part of the unit holds 24 colour NASA photographs of space and astronauts! The other part shows stars and constellations in your own room! Awesome.

I hope this helped you in some way and you are no longer confused as to what to buy!

What Are Fidget Toys?

It isn’t new news that fidget toys took over the world at one point. Back in 2017 was the beginning of the Fidget Spinner craze, where almost everyone was spinning a small toy in their hands. Then, fasting forward a couple of years to 2019 there was the infamous pop-it. There is also the one I know you’re expecting to read about, Slime/Putty!

So you’ve heard of these fidget toys, but what are fidget toys and what are they used for?

The How And The Why

Fidget toys are most commonly targeted at young children, however there is a broader collection of people who fidget toys are actually aimed at. They were created with the intentions of helping people who have anxiety or a neurodivergence (including Autism and ADHD) to calm themselves down.

How do they help though? They create a distraction in the simplest terms. Have you ever caught yourself fiddling with your hair when your anxious, or subconsciously biting your nails? That’s because your brain is looking for a way to distract itself from thinking about whatever is making you nervous or anxious. Although a distraction, fidget toys help young people and neurodivergent people to focus!

A Wide Selection

There is a massive choice to choose from when looking at fidget toys. Most toys help, however there may be some that work for one person and not another – it is a personal preference. Here is a mini list of examples!

Fidget Spinner: Looking like a ceiling fan, you just hold the centre piece in between your thumb and second finger and spin! For some people hearing the sound of it spinning is what helps, and for others it’s watching it spin around in circles really fast in between their fingers. Looking at it, you probably think, well why does that help? But don’t question it, it just does.
Pop-Its: Coming in all sorts of different shapes, sizes and colours, pop-its have little dimples in it for you to push in and out. The cycle of popping just never ends because once you’ve fully popped one side, you just flip it over and pop again! As I said, you can get these in lots of shapes, sizes and colours – there’s unicorn shapes ones, minion shapes ones and the list goes on!
Putty/Slime: Putty and slime are the same but different. With this one it is more about textures. Again, coming in lots of colours the texture of putty or slime is quite soft and stretchy and is nice to squeeze. This is certainly a sensory stimulator when you squeeze it and it goes through your fingers or poking it and hearing the ASMR it can make! Definitely one of my favourite fidget toys.
Stress Balls/Toys: I’ve put these two together because they both achieve the same thing. A stress ball is just that – a ball, whereas the toy is usually a shape of something (like an avocado) and most of the time has something else to add to it. They’re filled with some kind of substance, the ist of what is inside these is endless but they all create for a different experience with stress balls. You can get sand, slime, flour, soap etc… You get the jist. These are so fun to play with! Even with the balls, you can sometimes get them with an outer mesh layer which makes for them to squeeze through the little gaps – very satisfying.
Pop Tubes: These are awesome! They’re short tubes which can expand out quite long, with ribs in it so they can move around. They normally attach to the others in the pack allowing you to build them. They make a noise when stretching which is probably a selling point to a lot of children and neurodivergent people.
Liquid Motion: Remember lava lamps? These remind me of them! They’re a clear liquid with floating colourful bubbles going through it when moved. They’re super satisfying to watch and I can really see how these help reduce anxieties in people.

The list could go on and on, but as I mentioned before, it is really about personal preference.

Considerations

When deciding what fidget toy you want, it is important to consider a few things.

Firstly, what is the need for it. Fidget toys are short term resolutions to most problems and doesn’t permanently fix them.

Secondly, where will it be being used? If it’s to be taken into the classroom with a child or in the office with you, you don’t want something loud and large that will distract others.

Then, the durability of a product. If this fidget toy is going to be used a lot of the time, you want to make sure it is worth while and will last a long time. It isn’t worth keep buying the same thing over and over for it to break.

Finally, preference. As I mentioned many times in this blog, you want to choose a toy that you like the look and feel of. It isn’t worth buying something you don’t like because it defeats the object.

Professionally…

A lot of professionals such as doctors and councillors actually recommend or gift some fidget toys. They often buy them in a big box with an assortment to allow their patients to pick what they want. This is a really important thing for them to do in my opinion, as it shows how much it actually can help when a professional recommends it to you.

Don’t Fancy A Fidget Toy

If fidget toys aren’t really standing out to you, there are plenty of other ways to help you to wind down and distract.

Writing, writing is such a good way to express thoughts, feelings and emotions and anything you need to get off your shoulders.

Music. Personally, music is my saviour! You can drift away into the music in suitable circumstances, and let it take all of your problems away for the time being.

DIY! Do it Yourself projects are super-efficient in helping to create a distraction. You could even create a fidget toy completely customised to you! Why not give it a go?

Arts and Crafts: Stock Up This Summer!

Day 1 of the Summer Holidays: The kids are off, you’re spending some quality time with them, all is great in the world.

Week 2: You’re loving spending time with the little one. You’ve already been to the zoo, swimming and you’ve even managed to give the house a hoover with their help… albeit with a few arguments along the way.

Week 3: Thank god you’re back at work after the weekend. They’re the grandparents problem now. You think to yourself, what can you get to keep them quiet for the other five weeks? What will keep them occupied for hours on end. They get bored of Monopoly after 20 minutes, they can’t decide on a movie and you’re certainly not letting them loose on the iPad for longer than 30 minutes… Make and Create!

Arts and Crafts! Make and Create!

Pens, pencils, paint and paper. Four P’s that can make your once crazy, loud house into a calm, peaceful paradise. No matter what the activity, whether it be making a birthday card for a friend, colouring in a picture or creating a watercolour masterpiece, arts and crafts could be your summer solution.

Children, adults and in between… being creative is for everyone. No matter the occasion, whatever the weather, get out the crayons, the highlighters and the stencils and create that masterpiece!

‘My sister and I loved drawing Disney characters when we were younger. We used to sit our cuddly toys on the table for hours and just draw! As we got older, we would find step by step tutorials online – I mastered Goofy.’ – Niamh

Face Paint Crayons

Got kids in Key Stage 1? We’re sure they will love our Face Paint Crayons! One of the essential diversions of childhood at a fantastic, low price point. The pack of six colours will provide inspiration for traditional face painting, as well as possible uses at music festivals and sports matches. Easy to apply and washes or wipes off. Perhaps your child is more an explorer. Are they up to the humongous task of colouring their own rocket? Perfect for boys or girls, check out the Colour Your Own Cardboard Rocket Playset now! Slot and fold together cardboard rocket playhouse ready to be decorated. This creative project doubles up as a fun and great value play den.

Fluffy Owl Pens

Wouldn’t these Fluffy Owl Pens look perfect in your, 13 going on 30, young adult’s pencil case? The brightly coloured pen with a polka dot patterned body is topped with an owl figure. The wooden body of this pen is available in five different colours and comes complete with a matching feather wrapped around the top section. Just above the feather sits a cute owl figure that is coloured to match the design of the pen.

Chalk Mug

Why don’t you treat yourself? For you parents out there, our Chalk Mug can benefit both you and your little one. Don’t want to lift a finger? Keep the kids content with this mug which can be customised to suit their artistic needs – all whilst they’re making your cuppa! Don’t forget, messages can be easily removed by washing the mug with warm soapy water.

Art: Why it’s Important

Creativity is a trait that every child has. From pretending to be a superhero to being a nurse tending to poorly patients, parents should be encouraging those little ones to let their creative minds flourish. Not only does art open their minds to more creativity, but doing a bit of cutting and sticking can help your children to develop their coordination. Using both hands to cut, stick, draw, rub out etc. will help their development.

Open your child’s mind and allow them to flourish by encouraging their creativity through arts and crafts. The open-ended play allows children to express themselves. Some children may struggle to really express their feelings or talk about their problems and art can be that bridge between you and your child. Let your kids develop their own sense of individuality with endless supplies of arts and crafts from Toy Street.

If, like most, your children are prone to arguing and scrapping, arts and crafts can be a great bonding experience. (Speaking is scrapping, have you thought about creating a scrap book?) Arts and crafts can be a joint activity – creating a big portrait together for example – or a solitary activity, creating make believe characters. Whether you have one, two or three children, arts and crafts can be done by all.

How Can You Be Crafty?

We at Toy Street know how important Arts & Crafts is and we therefore are able to offer you the best, most affordable bits and bobs for it. Why not make your pencils a bit cooler with out Star Wars pencil toppers? Stand out from the crowd with this gigantic Jumbo Pencil. Jazz up your house by letting your little ones make your pillows with the Make Your Own Pillow Kit.

Knitting, colouring, painting or sculpting – we encourage you and your kiddies to let your imaginations run wild with Make and Create!

Oh and let’s not forget to prepare for the mess!

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Editors Note: This blog was originally published on 8th August, 2017. Updated on 19th July, 2022 to improve the information available.

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