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The Value of Play

Play is an essential part of growing up. Through play children hasten their own development while they learn about the world around them. This leaflet has been produced by the Australian Toy Association to help you select the best toys for your child. The guidelines in this leaflet are based on extensive research.

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Fun and Play with Toys

Play is good for all senses and age groups. It combines a whole host of mental and physical benefits to individuals and families alike. Apart from just being enjoyable.

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Babies and Play. Toddlers and Play.

From birth through to adulthood, everyone enjoys playing. Play is an essential activity which takes place across the world, in all cultures and at all ages. This leaflet has been researched and produced to enable you to look at your child’s development and choose toys, activities and games to suit their developmental play stage.

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Click the icon to open and/or download "TODDLERS AND PLAY"

SPRING TIME CRAFT

Flower Press

Choose some delicate flowers and leaves.
Place between press (can be inserted between waxed paper inside heavy book) for around a week or two-to completely dry out.
When completed these can be pasted onto special paper or cards to create beautiful stationery.

Note from Kim
These home made creations make perfect gifts for loved ones. Ages and Stages have gorgeous wooden flower presses - ideal for little hands.

Flower Blossoms

WHAT YOU NEED;-

Twig/Stick (have fun and search with your child to find a suitable one)
Coloured tissue papers
Craft Glue

ACTIVITY

Pour some glue into a bowl
Cut tissue paper into small pieces
Scrunch each piece into a ball
Dip into glue and place onto twig - pressing firmly to hold
Continue until covered to your child's liking
Allow to dry

Note from Kim
This can become an attractive spring ornament on a table or bench. Hand on a wall for a unique "art" feature.