Here are our top 4 things that children can gain from den building: 1. Creativity and problem solving skills Building dens offers an amazing opportunity for children to be imaginative and creative. They can build any kind of den they want – it could be their own little house, where they can invite a friend to…
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June 15, 2017
Playgrounds are closing at an alarming rate according to the Association of Play Industries, which is threatening the fight against childhood obesity
April 18, 2017
What is visual impairment Visual impairment (also known as ‘partial sight’, ‘low vision’, or ‘sight loss’) describes complete or partial loss of vision. Around 25,000 children under 16 years old in England and Wales are visually impaired. Total blindness is very rare and most children can see something, such as being able to distinguish between…
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January 7, 2016
Play is a fundamental part of childhood and vital for well-rounded development. That’s why it is so essential that the government recognises that play should be a priority, to promote a fit and healthy childhood for the children of this country. This month a significant step has been taken to push the government towards embracing…
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October 20, 2015
This has been an exciting week or two in the evolving journey of screen time for children. The world has necessarily been cautious to support screen time for children in any form whilst the research of usage beyond TV was limited. However, with the view of American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) changing and the publication…
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October 14, 2015
Kidzania opened in June this year at Westfield Shopping centre, Shepherds Bush London. It provides role play work experiences for children age 4-14 years. Enterprising Child and Fundamentally Children went along with several families with children aged 6-13 to investigate and have produced a Kidzania Review for those interested in this new playground for Kids….
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October 1, 2015
Personal, social and emotional (PSE) covers topics such as confidence, sharing and managing feelings. Good development is incredibly important as it affects how a child interacts with the world; because of this, it can have a large impact on a child’s progression in many areas, including learning in a school environment, in addition to their well-being. In…
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October 1, 2015
As Autumn draws in and the evenings get darker, parents will need to be armed with fun activities to entertain children who are frustrated about being stuck indoors. Arts and crafts tend to be the go-to activity but don’t feel like you’re limited to creative play. At Fundamentally Children we’re all about getting a…
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September 30, 2015
Our team of testers love Orchard Toys Shopping List and we were not at all surprised to discover that it is Orchard’s best selling game of all time. We were intrigued when we heard that Orchard were revamping and relaunching it. As fans of the original, we were of the ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix…
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September 21, 2015
Toy vehicles have been a staple part of the toy box for years, from simple wooden wheeled toys for infants, to high-tech remote control cars. Here are some of the benefits of toy cars, trains, boats and planes: Pretend play Children come across vehicles frequently in their daily lives, so they like to incorporate these…
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September 17, 2015