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Planet Apple Toys offers a variety of affordable traditional and wooden gifts under the category of Little Extras.

For children who enjoy coloring and puzzles, there are color-in tablecloths with different themes, postcards for sending to friends, and thank you cards. These activities can be turned into fun craft projects when the weather prevents outdoor play.

The Mess Free Glitter range offers kits from Melissa and Doug that allow children to use glitter without the mess. These kits feature foam stickers or pictures that can be decorated with different colored glitter.

For birthday party favors, traditional toys like Jacobs Ladder, Magic Drawing Sketch Pad, Paper Lasers, and Wooden Clown Whistles are available. There are also Baby Forest Mini jigsaws and a book on hand shadows for children to impress their friends.

Dressing up and role play can be combined with coloring in to create personalized princess, pirate, or fairy outfits. Themed children’s parties can also be organized with coloring in activities for creating and wearing outfits.

Skipping ropes, hand-made in Fair Trade workshops, are great exercise tools and can be used to play different games with friends.

Sand is a toy that encourages imaginative and open-ended play, and can be used to create a sensory experience with a set of fish-themed moulds. Creating a sandpit in the garden is also an option.

Encouraging children to go outside and engage with the natural world has numerous benefits, including muscle development, bone strengthening, and cardiovascular health. It also fosters a sense of freedom, creativity, and connection with nature.

Regular exercise, exposure to sunlight, and spending time in a green setting are all beneficial for children’s physical and mental well-being. Being outdoors also allows children to express themselves freely and use their imagination.