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ELC (early learning centre) inside Mothercare store
I went to visit Early learning centre inside a large Mothercare store in Canterbury.
The store is easy to get too and has great parking and disabled spaces right outside the store.
Mothercare
unit 1, Wincheap RP
Canterbury, Kent
CT1 3TQ
The staff was very friendly, helpful and professional. the store has a small ELC area inside the store.
I looked on the ELC website www.elc.co.uk Website is easy to use. They have a great range of
pre- school educational and learning toys.
you can shop by learning skills, which is so useful if you are tracking what skills your child needs help with.
shop by learning skill
- Communication Skills
Enables your child to develop communication skills. - Creativity
enables your child to express themselves artistically. - Discover The World
Inspires your child to explore and enjoy the world around them. - Fine Motor Skills
Helps your child to use their hands for precise movements. - First Words
- Gross Motor Skills
- Hand To Eye Co-ordination
Helps your child to develop good reflexes. - Imagination
Encourages your child to enjoy using their imagination. - Instils Confidence
Helps your child feel secure and happy, and enjoy good self-esteem. - Learning To Read
Helps your child start to read for themselves. - Learning to Talk
- Learning To Write
Helps your child to begin writing. - Physical Development
Helps your child develop coordination, balance and strength. - Problem Solving
Teaches your child to work things out for themselves. - Social Skills
Helps your child learn how to make friends and enjoy company. - Stimulates Senses
Encourages your child to enjoy using their SENSES. - Thinking Skills
In the store
I was very impressed with the range of toys, games and extra learning activities within the store.
At the store, out of the five products I wanted to buy, only one I had to order in, which a staff member did this request very quickly, professionally and was so helpful.
The item was ready for me to collect in two days which I think was very reasonable.
The games are well made and reasonably priced.
All the educational/learning toys and games have the ELC learning skills symbols on the boxes (the same as the website) and the age the game or toy is intent for.
My child really enjoyed the wooden magnetic fishing game which was great for communication/social skills, also it helps hand to eye coordination, problem solving and fine motor skills.
Its easy to take the game away with you. Its packaging was in a small heavy duty cardboard box. great for holiday game.
The game I liked to give to my child was the fraction set. A numeracy puzzle to help my child learn fractions but in the form of a fun and colourful puzzle. it also helps learning to count, problem solving and fine motor skills.
wooden magnetic fishing game £8
Fraction set £10