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Playhouses and play corners fulfil an essential role in extended imaginative play. They've come a long way from the old 'Wendy' houses - now, 'pop-up' structure or lasting outdoor unit, you'll find there's a huge variety to choose from Indoors

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If space is severely limited it's still worth setting some aside for a play corner or house, even if it has to be temporary. The weather and curriculum in this country mean children spend a great deal of time indoors, and role play centred around a house or play corner encourages their movements to be focused and controlled. Units available in 'pop-up tent' mode can be useful for when time is of the essence, and it's possible to create a fairly extensive play area, according to how many 'pop ups' you use, very quickly indeed.

For sale;Complete High Street, 1950s style, and no multi-storey car park Early Learning Centre's Happy Street High Street is new this summer and is comprised of a single pop up with different features on each side, designed with an old-fashioned high street in mind. The greengrocer's has a fold-down shop counter and clock with moving hands, the post office includes a post-box and the tea room has Velcro tabs to pin back the doors and an 'open' and 'closed' sign. This 'pop up' measures 109 (h) x 102 (w) x 102 (d) cm and comes in a plastic carrying case, priced 35.

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