Nursery World Awards 2008: Resources - Personal, Social & Emotional Development

This classic design first appeared more than 40 years ago, but remains an all-time favourite with children and practitioners due to its simplicity. The original Galt doll's house won the Galt Toy Design Competition in 1963 and the Observer Design Award in 1969. The playhouse allows children to develop their sense of social manners and community, whether through group play or their own games of pretend. The house is large and hardy, built for all weathers, and also to provide room for up to four children to play together or side by side. Packed with furniture and dolls, it is colourful and welcoming,...