finleysmaid Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I am a bit short of 'younger' toys for my very young 2 and half year olds...i really need ideas for button/flap/machanism toys but i don't really do primary coloured plastics....anyone got and ideas? I have quite a lot of cause and effect things (marble tree/ric rac road etc) but finding my little ones need more choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne123 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 A favourite with our younger children is Melissa and Dougs latches board, lots of doors to open after undoing the locks. Joanne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 My thoughts too Joanneandalison, but you could always make your own which I have seen done by attaching various latches, door chains, bolts, locks etc to a flat cupboard so to speak. When all of the ironmongery is opened the cupboard can be opened. An old folding dartboard would work which reminds me I was offered one of those recently...must remember to take up the kind offer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 we have that board too and it is fabulous :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 had to laugh when i read your replies...my old supervisor was always really worried about these boards because she felt it might teach children to escape!! I'll go and have another look Thanks....any more ideas??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Not that I would really know, but would the Montessori system have anything useful in this line that you could buy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 A favourite with our younger children is Melissa and Dougs latches board, lots of doors to open after undoing the locks. Joanne I had one of these - may still have it in my lock up! It was brilliant. :1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Happymaz.....................if you still have it, and IF you want to sell it, let me know?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Hmmm Maz - time to post a list of what's in that lock up? I'm certain there will be 'stuff' .....sorry resources that I would like to buy from you! :1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueFinanceManager Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 what about baby clothes for dolls with buttons and zips and poppers etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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