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November 4, 2022

Play Through the Ages: Toys and Activities from Birth to Adulthood
How important is play? How many toys does a child need? Which toys should I choose? In our Play Through the Ages series, we answer all of these questions and focus on each age group and how they differ.
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November 4, 2022

Play all Grown Up: Wooden Toys for Adults
Does Oskar's Wooden Ark sell toys for grown-ups? In this guide, we explore products that adults will LOVE! Whether you're looking for gifts for mum and dad or games and activities that the whole family can enjoy together, you've come to the right place.
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October 28, 2022

Gifts from Oskar - November Month of Giveaways 2022
A whole month of festive giveaways with incredible prizes to be won every single day in November! We have two retired Grimm's puzzles, a giant one-of-a-kind Mader spinning top, and many other Oskar's Wooden Ark open-ended play favourites up for grabs! Will you be one of our lucky winners? Here's everything you need to know about how to enter and WIN!
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October 16, 2022

Play for Older Kids: Top Toys and Play Ideas for 7+ Year Olds
What are the best toys for older kids? How do school-aged children play? In this guide, we explore the best wooden toys and activities to introduce to primary-shool children to support their learning and development.

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September 19, 2022

Preschool Play: Top Toys and Play Ideas for Three to Six Year Olds
What are the best toys for preschoolers? We've put together a list of wooden toys and fun and easy play activities to help support your child's learning and development during their foundational years.
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September 1, 2022

Woodworking with Kids: Make your own Wooden Bugs
Introduce children to woodworking with this simple beginner woodworking project using tools from Kids at Work. Discover Kids at Work - real tools, kid-sized! Learn about safe handling of tools, start your own tool collection and then let your children put their new tools to the test while making adorable wooden bugs and beetles!
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August 22, 2022

Toddler Play: Top Toys and Play Ideas for Two Year Olds
Toddlers always seem to be on the move - whether they are experimenting with sitting, crawling and walking; finding toys and activities to keep them entertained and busy might seem challenging, but rest assured we have a wonderful range on offer.
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August 9, 2022

Bookish Play and Craft Activities for Little Book Worms
In this blog post, we will introduce you to a whole range of Bookish Play and Craft Activities inspired by classic fairy tales, literary themes, fantasy worlds and some well-known books and characters using your favourite Oskar's Wooden Ark toys. Get ready to tumble down a rabbit hole of fun and fantasy!
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August 8, 2022

Dressing Up: Costumes, Accessories and DIY Dress-Ups
Who or what will you be today? Role Play and Dress-Ups is a form of imaginative and open-ended play that has been a timeless favourite for children of all ages, and we have an extensive range of costumes, accessories and props that are perfect for parties, Halloween and Book Week!
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