Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Charleston, SC

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Tuesday Top Five: Toys for Pretend Play

May 12, 2009

Children's imitation of the people around them starts early.  My one-year-old is already trying to sweep the floor, and my five-year-old claims she's going to be a doctor and a dancer and a rockstar when she grows up.  In their view, we get to do all the exciting stuff -- little do they know, we think they've got it made instead!  Here are some toys to help inspire their imagination as littles pretending to be big.

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Tea time

October 09, 2008

There's something very special, very fancy, very British about having afternoon tea. Whether your audience is with the Queen of England or the queen of teddy bears, tea parties help teach social skills and table manners and are, of course, a lot of fun. Tea parties at home are enhanced if you pull out the real teapot, use pretty plates and make finger sandwiches and fancy desserts to go along.  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in charleston

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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