My partner Ben was browsing in Maplin when he came across something I remember being amazed by in my own childhood; a plasma ball – a glass globe which contains what looks like electric currents shooting out from the centre, which change when the globe is touched. How they work is explained here (Wikipedia to the rescue!).
For £12.49 he thought it was a bargain for something that might be able to used in sensory play with Evie – to stimulate vision and touch. You can buy them online here if you are interested.
We waited until it was dark and then had a play – here are the results. She was absolutely transfixed by it!
Warning: If you are going to do this with a toddler, be aware that the globe is made of glass.
Adventures Of Evie 