The nursery where there are no toys: Games replaced with cardboard boxes in 'back to basics' trial that sees improved socialising and creativity Trialed at Ilminster Avenue Nursery School in Bristol on 230 children two to four The 'amazing' month-long trial, coming to an end soon, may be made permanent The nursery's head Matt Caldwell said he was inspired by schemes in Germany
By Izzy Ferris For The Daily Mail
Published: 00:21 GMT, 25 March 2019 | Updated: 00:25 GMT, 25 March 2019
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A nursery school has boosted children's play – by getting rid of all their toys.
Staff say the 'back to basics' experiment has stimulated creativity among the children, improved their communication and decluttered the rooms.
And they are calling for the 'amazing' month-long trial, which is coming to an end, to be made permanent.
The nursery's head Matt Caldwell said he was inspired by similar schemes in Germany which replaced
