Children learn so much from playing, the trick is to make it fun. This new range from Skillmatics ticks all the boxes, they are great leaning tools that children enjoy. We have also included a couple of our old favourites from Science and Play and Play and Nature.

Classic flash cards – Perfect for younger children, great preschool preparation.

Children have a fascination with outer space. This natty set unfolds to reveal lots of questions children ask why? But you may find difficult to answer. This provides the answers in a fun way. £16.99

The human body is a great mystery but this helps to simplify and satisfy children’s curiosity and you never know you might have a budding doctor on your hands. £16.99

Helping children with their first school work can be very tasking but this set can set you on the right road. Even if your child is very bright the act of writing can be very challenging. With this set they can practice following the lines. Make sure to keep it light and if at first they don’t succeed they can just wipe and try again. £14.99

Guess the Animal. Build on a child’s knowledge of the natural world with this fun game, we all know lots of animals, but your child is still learning about all the species in the world. This game will expand their knowledge, and have a laugh at the same time as you and they try to describe the animal on the card.

The world in your garden. Children can be fascinated with mini beasts. These little environments will give them an insight of the natural world, worms are the gardeners friend this set shows how they break up the earth essential to keeping soil healthy for plants to grow. Ants, I am not personally fond of but they are absolutely fascinating to watch, amazingly strong, clean tidy and work as a team. Just as well they were not larger or I am sure they would rival us humans. £12.99

This take on ‘I spy’ is combined with an indoor scavenger hunt. Win the card when you find the item teaches colours, alphabet, counting and lots more. Winner of the National Parenting awards.

Children love craft; these sets give instant satisfaction so pretty, choose from mini beasts or undersea creatures (below). £14.99

For older children, learning about minerals and geodes in a fun way to practice science. Dig out your crystals; identify with the included information booklet. It’s fascinating to know what lies beneath the earth. £18.99

All prices are correct for Summer/Autumn 2024 and may be subject to change.