'Must Have' Resources

[Carpet Monkeys]

OK, I'm trying to boost my Resources ... what are your top must haves???

[jumpinjen]

Good quality things.... and quality over quantity!

small world farm animals,wooden people, wild animals, dinosaurs, trains
duplo, mega blocks
doll/pushchair/blankets/clothes
trucks/cars - big ones with spaces to put people/things
ride on/push along/pull along for toddlers
treasure basket
blankets/wraps/sheets/throws for dens
good selection of books well displayed and accessible
sand
nursery rhyme/sing and dance along CDs
musicla instruments.... real ones, not all plastic!

these are the things that i have that are played with every day by most of the children. I have other items that are permanent fixtures at my house for the children like hobby horses (they love them!) a wooden clock with magnetic numbers and so on but the ones above are the 'core' items that are pulled out every day!

jenni x

[Mouse]

A good supply of basic craft things:

blue, red, yellow, black & white paint (you can mix all other colours from those)
paint brushes
glue
scissors
crayons
pencils
sponge stampers
coloured craft paper
plain white paper
lots of bits to stick on - sequins, paper shapes, feathers etc

[breezy]

lego / duplo not had a kid yet that doesnt like it!

[AnnieM]

Happyland, played with by all ages, duplo, wooden train, crafts and board games are the most popular here, but I mostly have older boys at the moment.

[green puppy]

Good quality things.... and quality over quantity!

small world farm animals,wooden people, wild animals, dinosaurs, trains
duplo, mega blocks
doll/pushchair/blankets/clothes
trucks/cars - big ones with spaces to put people/things
ride on/push along/pull along for toddlers
treasure basket
blankets/wraps/sheets/throws for dens
good selection of books well displayed and accessible
sand
nursery rhyme/sing and dance along CDs
musicla instruments.... real ones, not all plastic!

these are the things that i have that are played with every day by most of the children. I have other items that are permanent fixtures at my house for the children like hobby horses (they love them!) a wooden clock with magnetic numbers and so on but the ones above are the 'core' items that are pulled out every day!

jenni x

Same as above, all very popular with mine.

[The Juggler]

my home corner, kitchen and dollies - the toy toolbox, the sandpit and the garden

then craft stuff

good range of smallworld

[P.Miracle]

I got a load of toys from Argos called the Chad Valley range- they do all sorts of things from art to outdoor toys and are very reasonably priced.