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Screen-free ideas and toys that get played with after week one.

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  1. Open-ended beats single-use.
  2. Check the age guide for small parts.
  3. Rotate toys rather than buying new ones.

Rainy day idea cards

£10
Big kids · 52 cards

Our verdictWritten by our editors. Every idea uses things you already own.

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Half-term, planned on one sheet of paper

Five days, one loose plan, almost no spending. Stick it on the fridge and stop deciding things at 7am.

Hana Osei · 1 min read
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Ellie Grant · 1 min read