Sponsored and organised by Creative Steps magazine, the 2022 Creative Play Awards promote creative play as a vital component of child development.
The prestigious 2022 Creative Play Awards results have been collated and the winners published within the Winter issue of Creative Steps magazine, as well as on www.creativesteps.co.uk and across the publication’s social media platforms.
The awards recognise the best products available to enhance creative development in young children and the factors which are beneficial to the consumer when making purchasing decisions.
John Hopley, editor of Creative Steps, commented: “With a 38% increase in the number of products entered in this, its 15th year, the 2022 Creative Play Awards help recognise some of the best creative play toys, games, books and resources available in the UK. We still feel it is vital to have the products assessed by independent testers in homes, schools, early years and childcare settings around the country, emphasising the importance of learning through creative play for children. These awards help parents, teachers and carers find the latest quality products that allow them to do so.”
The 2022 Winners and Highly Commended entries are as follows:
Toys and Games – Indoor (0-3 years)
- Winner – Fabula Toys: If You’re Happy & You Know It inflatable activity dice
- Highly Commended – Jazwares: Dino Ranch Clubhouse
Toys and Games – Indoor (4-7 years)
- Winner – Learning Resources: Playfoam Sand Sensory Set
- Highly Commended – Addo Play: Happyland Village Collection
Toys and Games – Outdoor (0-3 years)
- Winner – Frog Bikes: Tadpole Mini Balance Bike
Toys and Games – Outdoor (4-7 years)
- Winner – Wilton Bradley: Playhouse: Waterwall
- Highly Commended – SmarTrike: Xtend Scooter
Toys and Games – Outdoor (8-11 years)
- Winner – Wilton Bradley: Xootz – Sketch Ya Deck Skateboard
- Highly Commended – Tig-Tag: TIig-Tag
Painting/Colouring/Modelling Materials (0-3 years)
- Winner – Addo Play: Sandsational Cut ‘N’ Crunch
Painting/Colouring/Modelling Materials (4-7 years)
- Winner – Trends UK: Paint Pop Paint Sticks Creation Station
- Highly Commended – Little Brian: People Paint Sticks
Painting/Colouring/Modelling Materials (8-11 years)
- Winner – PlayMonster: Spirograph Scratch & Shimmer
Boys Craft Kits (0-3 years)
- Winner – PlayMonster: Fuzzikins Family Car
Boys Craft Kits (4-7 years)
- Winner – Spin Master Toys: Pixobitz Studio
- Highly Commended – Learning Resources: Numberblocks Stampoline Park Stamp Activity Set
Boys Craft Kits (8-11 years)
- Winner – Brainstorm: Eugy
- Highly Commended – Trends UK: Machine Works Hybrid Engine
Girls Craft Kits (4-7 years)
- Winner – PlayMonster: My Fairy Garden Blossom Balloon
- Highly Commended – Epoch Making Toys: Aquabeads Deluxe Carry Case
Girls Craft Kits (8-11 years)
- Winner – Flair: Mini Delices Chocolate Bar Maker
- Highly Commended – Spin Master Toys: Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion
Imaginative Role Play (0-3 years)
- Winner – LittleMagicTrain: Toy Shop at the North Pole
- Highly Commended – Jazwares: Marvel’s Spidey & His Amazing Friends Web Spinning Hauler
Imaginative Role Play (4-7 years)
- Winner – Addo Play: Early Learning Centre My Little Make Up Set
- Highly Commended – Magicbox Toys: KookyLoos Mia’s Kooky Caravan
Imaginative Role Play (8-11 years)
- Winner – International Elf: Wizards & Wonders – Twig’s Subscription Box
Electronic and Multimedia (0-3 years)
- Winner – Trends UK: Numberblocks Number Fun
Electronic and Multimedia (4-7 years)
- Winner – WowWee: Got2Glow Fairy Finder
Electronic and Multimedia (8-11 years)
- Winner – Mookie: Pixicade
Special Educational Needs Toys/Resources (0-3 years)
- Winner – Polydron: My First Octoplay
- Highly Commended – Educational Advantage: Wooden Lacing Clothes
Special Educational Needs Toys/Resources (8-11 years)
- Winner – Hue: Hue Animation Studio