Science has never been so HORRIBLE

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We have launched Really Rotten Experiments, a new science kit for our Horrible Science range. Based on the bestselling books by Nick Arnold, this Horrible Science kit is all about discovery, in loads of horribly fantastic ways.

Like all Horrible Science kits, Really Rotten Experiments is science with the squishy stuff left in. The kit allows children to try their hand at weird and wonderful experiments, discovering the nasty bits about the human body while learning without noticing.

Suitable for children aged ten and above, Really Rotten Experiments contains ten fiendishly foul experiments children will love. Children will be able to play pranks on their family and friends by hiding a cockroach in soap, moulding fake poo or even making vile vomit and ghastly green slime.

We are massive fans of the Horrible History and Science collection, so as you can imagine we’re delighted for this kit to be added to our ever growing range.

The science kits really do make learning fun, and science is always going to be at the heart of the school curriculum so it merits the most effective and imaginative teaching techniques – making the Horrible Science range perfect.

Make sure you check out the rest of our Horrible Science range which is packed full of stomach-churning experiments and extremely explosive stuff!

 

 

 

Counting with the Pirates

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Galt Toys has launched a new board game called Pirate Pursuit, which teaches young children to count in a fun and engaging way.  Players race around the Treasure Island in a bid to be the first to fill their loot bag with the correct number of gold coins whilst avoiding losing their loot to pirates.

Suitable from 3 to 7 years, Pirate Pursuit is an ideal developmental game and is the latest addition to the new range of board games launched by Galt Toys this year. The game is designed around addition and subtraction, as players collect or lose their gold coins in the attempt to reach the target number of six coins in the loot bag. Children will love the exciting pirate theme which comes complete with a wind-up galleon, skull and crossbone traps, 24 gold playing coins and loot bags. The board itself is a caricature treasure island map and added adventure is introduced by the pirate galleon – the wind-up ship that mechanically sails round the board in pursuit of the players to try and reclaim some of its treasure.

John McDonnell, Managing Director at Galt Toys, comments: “Board games are a staple of childhood, and treasured in households up and down the country. Pirate Pursuit is the latest from our range of seven new board games that help teach important developmental skills such as counting, memory and colour recognition. As well as having an educational purpose, all board games help aid social skills, such as communication, sharing, turn taking and the ability to focus attention. Games are a great way for families to spend time together and we know everyone will find Pirate Pursuit a lot of fun.”

Pirate Pursuit retails at £15.99 and is Galleons of fun!

 

Fewer visitors to the land of make believe

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Children using imaginations less as more focus is put on learning new skills.

A precious aspect of childhood is at risk according to a survey of more than 1,000 parents. The research shows that a third of parents think children don’t know how to use their imaginations for make-believe games anymore. Nearly all parents (99%) believe that children need time for imaginative play but, according to 6 out of 10 parents, children aren’t given enough time and space for this type of playing.

April Fool’s Day highlighted the decline of imaginative play with fewer practical
jokes played on parents than ever before. In fact 55% of parents said they had never had a joke played on them by their children. More than a third put this decline down to a lack of imagination to come up with the pranks and nearly 60% of parents thought that children just preferred watching TV or playing computer games.

John McDonnell Managing Director of Galt Toys which conducted the research said, “It’s very sad that there is concern about whether children are being given enough opportunity to use their imaginations as this is a crucial tool for learning and sensory development. Playing imaginary games helps children to try out new experiences and scenarios by using different parts of their brain and creates a safe environment for exploring different aspects of the real world. Above all it is lots of fun.”

Some parents focus more on ‘skill packing’ without realising that imaginative play is just as important for learning. The research also shows that 70% think parents feel under too much pressure to develop their children, which accounts for the drive to increase children’s skill set. Some parents (more than 1 in 10) even admitted they prefer their child to be always learning rather than ‘just playing’.