klc106 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Hi, I'm currently in the process of opening a playgroup (2-5yr olds) and have been looking at the dream town toys available from places like argos and ebay. Have any of you ever used any of these products or got any advice on whether or not you think they will be suitable for use at the playgroup? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the forum Sorry I have never heard of dream town toys so am not in a position to comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Me too - welcome to the forum, off to google and see what they are! Ok, looked on amazon and my first thought is that it all looks very pink! Second thought is that it wouldn't be nearly robust enough for large groups of children - well not my lot anyway! Edited March 6, 2011 by Cait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi and welcome from too. Had a quick look the garage looks quite good, not sure about the durability with large groups of children though and yes lots of them are pink, pink,pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc106 Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Thanks for your advice. I will have a re-think about what to buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Thanks for your advice. I will have a re-think about what to buy! what do you want to achieve for this area? if you give us an idea i'm sure there will be lots of ideas from everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Welcome to the Forum! I agree with the concerns over durability, and the general pinkness which may lead childern to assume that they are girls' toys. How much money do you have to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klc106 Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 As I am just starting up I am trying to think of different things to use in the role play area instead of just using the home corner. I haven't got a set amount of money. At the moment I am listing the things that I would like to have. Any advice would be gratefully recieved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 How about some cardboard boxes that the children can choose to make into their own ideas.consortium also do cardboard screens that can be used to create a space. Also you could try making your own by buying four tub trugs and cement broom handles (two short two long)into them screw four hooks in the top of the broom handles and use these to hang material from to create a 'space'. you want a commercially produces one i would tend toi go for something that is really flexible...we have panels that go together with star shaped connectors meaning that we are able to make just about any shape you can think of. Goodluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 In the setting I worked in we had lots of fisher price toys and playmobil (although watch out for little pieces) which were very good. ELC train sets....both wooden and the plastic happy street one which had roads for cars as well as trains. 2 good companies which we also purchased stuff from and found the quality to be good were Galt and Hope Have a look at their on-line shops to get an idea of some of their products. As others have suggested, always nice to make things to enhance a topic. We set up a pizzeria with plastic plates, cups etc but we made the pizzas from paper plates and stuck things on them. Ice creams from paper cones stuffed with tissue paper. Menus were hand written and decorated and then laminated. Hope this helps a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Did a search and found these topics that might help also Essential Toys/ Equipment For A Reception Room What Are Your Book Corner/book Box Must Haves? Your Outdoor Playarea 'must Haves' I am sure others will be along soon to add to the list of things they couldn't be without in their settings. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 'Wow Toys' are brilliant - very robust and lots for boys and girls. My own son had the ambulance which has always been played with by other visiting children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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