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10 great toy ovens for boys and girls
Kitchens make wonderful toys; pretend play of all types stokes the imagination, is brilliant fun and great for children’s development. Some shops seem to think cooking is not for boys however, and that...
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Books: caring boys and adventurous girls
Our friends at Letterbox Library have picked out some great books that offer an alternative to fighting and snot vs fairies and cupcakes. Which books do you love that show boys exploring their...
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Picture books: girls and boys together
One of the many damaging messages shouted out by gendered marketing is that girls and boys engage in very different activities: play with different toys, read different books, do different sports, have...
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Arts & crafts: Let Toys Be Toys gift guide
If you’re looking for a gift for an arty child, and want to shop outside the pink and blue boxes of gender stereotypes, check out our inclusive gift guide for fun, gender-neutral present ideas for boys...
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Toys for Under £10: Let Toys Be Toys Gift Guide
Avoiding gender stereotypes doesn’t need to be expensive. Check out our guide to great gifts and stocking fillers, from £1.50 – £10. All shops featured on this page have received the Let Toys Be Toys...
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Let’s Play Kitchens! – Let Toys Be Toys Gift Guide
Playing kitchens is a firm favourite with many children – toddlers and older children too. So popular, in fact that we’ve had to rewrite this guide a few times as these fabulous toys are going out of...
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12 fun toys to foster STEM skills
As well as being fun, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) toys, are a great way to build skills such as problem solving, spatial awareness and critical thinking. Of course we all know...
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Science toys – which toys really spark science learning?
Play is how children learn about the world, so the toys on offer to them really matter. This British Science Week, science educator Wendy Sadler looks at how toys can help develop the scientists and...
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Football fun: Let Toys Be Toys Gift Guide
The Women’s World Cup kicks off in Canada this weekend, proving that football fun isn’t just for the boys. Check out some great toys and books that footy fans – boys and girls – will love. All shops...
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Toys for Under £10 – Let Toys Be Toys Gift Guide
Avoiding gender stereotypes doesn’t need to be expensive. Check out our guide to great gifts and stocking fillers, from £1.50 – £10. All shops featured on this page have received the Let Toys Be Toys...
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Arts & crafts – Let Toys Be Toys gift guide
If you’re looking for a gift for an arty child, and want to shop outside the pink and blue boxes of gender stereotypes, check out our inclusive gift guide for fun, gender-neutral arts and crafts...
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Let’s Play Kitchens! – Let Toys Be Toys Gift Guide
Playing kitchens is a firm favourite with many children – toddlers and older children too. It’s very encouraging to see that the number of inclusive kitchen toys on the market seems to be growing; the...
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Let’s Play Outside! – Let Toys Be Toys Gift Guide
“Let nature be your teacher” – William Wordsworth. Children learn through playing and often love nothing more than exploring the freedom of the great outdoors, developing healthy bodies and a spirit of...
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Early Learning – Let Toys Be Toys gift guide
Early learning toys are a fantastic way to introduce fundamental understandings and encourage creativity in very young minds. Sadly, even at this early stage, several toy makers and retailers are...
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11 fantastic toys and books to foster STEM skills – Let Toys Be Toys gift guide
As well as being fun, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) toys, are a great way to build skills such as problem solving, spatial awareness and critical thinking. Of course we all know...
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Books for Young Children – Let Toys be Toys Gift Guide
Who doesn’t love the gleam and smell of a freshly unwrapped book on Christmas morning? We believe all children should be able to choose freely the books they like best and we celebrate all the...
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Science toys – which toys really spark science learning?
Play is how children learn about the world, so the toys on offer to them really matter. This British Science Week, science educator Wendy Sadler looks at how toys can help develop the scientists and...
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Football fun: Let Toys Be Toys Gift Guide
The Women’s World Cup kicks off in Canada this weekend, proving that football fun isn’t just for the boys. Check out some great toys and books that footy fans – boys and girls – will love. All shops...
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Toys for Under £10 – Let Toys Be Toys Gift Guide
Avoiding gender stereotypes doesn’t need to be expensive. Check out our guide to great gifts and stocking fillers, from £1.50 – £10. All shops featured on this page have received the Let Toys Be Toys...
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Arts & crafts – Let Toys Be Toys gift guide
If you’re looking for a gift for an arty child, and want to shop outside the pink and blue boxes of gender stereotypes, check out our inclusive gift guide for fun, gender-neutral arts and crafts...
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