We suggest a variety of classic and new books that captivate young minds, nurturing literacy and imagination with every page. These books are usually available pre-loved.
Don’t forget that traditional and analogue toys encourage hands-on learning, supporting cognitive and motor skills development in meaningful ways.
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June – Toy of the Month
Orchard Toys – Shopping List If you are looking for a simple game that builds attention, memory, and early learning skills, Shopping List is a lovely choice for preschoolers. Children take turns turning over cards and matching everyday food and household items to their board. It is easy to understand, requires no reading, and feels…
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May 2026 – Five Little Monkeys Finger Puppet Book
This Five Little Monkeys finger puppet book is a lovely example of a preschool-friendly book that combines counting, rhyme, repetition, and play. The soft puppet in the middle makes it especially engaging for young children, because it gives them something to look at, touch, and follow as you read together. Why this book is good…
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April 2026 Pick – “Simon Says”
2 minutes that build listeningLast month’s poll showed that parents were keen to improve their child’s listening and attention skills. So this month, we are recommending a cost-free activity to help your child practise paying attention and following instructions. Try a quick game of Simon Says at home. Say a simple action such as, “Simon…
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March 2026 Book Pick
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury) Why this one? If you want one book that reliably gets preschoolers talking, this is it. The repeated phrases help children join in, the story uses words that imitate sounds, and the setting words build school-readiness language (over, under, through, around). These are words…