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Transport: Exploring trains

In the first of a new six-part series, Annette Rawstrone delves into the popular topic of vehicles, starting with activities featuring trains
Playing with trains can be expanded into a number of other activities PHOTO Adobe Stock
Playing with trains can be expanded into a number of other activities PHOTO Adobe Stock

Trains are a popular toy, probably because they move along and have carriages that can fasten together, and that’s before the different noises they can make and tracks, tunnels, platforms and stations are added to the mix. Along with supporting children to play with trains in your setting, you can also follow their interests and extend them into many areas.

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