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November 29, 2018

Traditional stocking fillers for kids under £10

Check out our best traditional stocking fillers for kids, for UNDER £10! Guaranteed to put a smile on their faces this Christmas.

November 7, 2018

I'm dreaming of a no-tech Christmas

Did you know 66% of 5 to 7 year olds play games for nearly 7 1/2 hours a week.

October 17, 2018

Bigjigs Toys take home a Guinness World Record!

We've teamed up with ARUP to take back the Guinness World Record we once held for "Longest Wooden Train Track". The team at ARUP worked tirelessly to plan and organise this attempt and the track...

October 11, 2018

11 Main Christmas presents they'll love in 2018

It almost seems too early to talk Christmas, but it's less than 80 days away and it's time to get organised!

September 7, 2018

Write on - Wipe off! Keeping learning fun at home

We all know that practice makes perfect and when it comes to maths, repetitiveness is important!

August 3, 2018

3 tips for going to the beach with kids

The sun is shining and we're all dying to take a dip in the sea to cool down! Whether you're heading abroad or to the local beach with your little...

June 19, 2018

The importance of creative play

Creative play doesn't have to be messy and doesn't have to involve paint or glitter! You can get creative with your little one by making music, acting, singing or dancing,...

April 20, 2018

Earth Day - how to explain it to children

What is Earth Day? Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd. Worldwide, events take place to demonstrate support for the protection of our environment. How do we...

April 19, 2018

Ways to teach children to be more eco-conscious

There are many ways you can introduce your children to a more eco-conscious mindset. It can sound quite daunting and complicated but the best thing you can do to start...

April 18, 2018

Why we should get kids gardening

With Earth Day coming up on the 22nd April, we're focusing on nature and how we can highlight the importance of taking care of our environment to kids; and what's...

April 16, 2018

It's Not Easy Being Green, But Here's How We Do It!

At Bigjigs Toys we take our environmental and ethical responsibilities very seriously. We follow a number of environmental procedures in order to ensure our impact on the environment is as...

March 26, 2018

Four ways to develop shape & colour recognition

Four Ways to Develop Shape & Colour Recognition- Guest Blog written by What2Buy4Kids A key building block of a preschooler's development is the recognition and understanding of the world around...