At Edx Education, we believe that play isn’t just a way to pass the time it’s how children learn best. For children who are neurodivergent, including those with autism and ADHD, play becomes even more vital. It provides an accessible, joyful path to explore the world, develop essential skills, and feel safe and confident. That’s why we design open ended resources like our Sand & Water Trays, Multipurpose Trays, and a wide variety of sensory play tools to create supportive, stimulating environments for all children to thrive.
For neurodivergent children, play is more than fun—it's essential for emotional regulation and sensory integration. Learn how to support children with ASD, ADHD, and sensory challenges.
Starting school is a major milestone in every child’s life and for many UK parents and caregivers, it comes with...
While new teaching tools and technologies emerge, play-based learning continues to stand out as one of the most effective ways to nurture a child’s growth emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
At Edx Education, we’re passionate about creating educational toys and hands-on resources that support children as they explore, imagine, and learn. In this article, we’ll share the latest early learning trends from sensory play to STEAM integration and show how playful learning experiences are helping children build confidence, creativity, and core skills.
As parents and caregivers in the UK, we all want to give our children the best possible start in life...
As the Easter holidays approach and the promise of warmer, sunnier days fills the air, parents and caregivers across the UK are looking for creative and engaging ways to keep little ones entertained, learning, and thriving. At Edx Education, we are passionate advocates for play-based learning, and sensory play is a fantastic way to help children develop essential skills while having endless fun.
Emotional development in early childhood is the cornerstone of lifelong well-being. As parents and caregivers, we often focus on the...
As parents and caregivers, we’ve all seen those moments, a child overwhelmed, emotions bubbling up, tears or tantrums when things...
Play is not just fun — it’s essential for cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. But for children with additional needs, play may require more thoughtful planning and support. The key is creating a safe, engaging, and low-pressure environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and connection.
British Science Week is just around the corner, running from 7th to 16th March 2025. This ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) is an exciting opportunity to inspire young minds through hands-on activities, innovative experiments, and playful exploration. At Edx Education, we believe that introducing STEM concepts at an early age through play fosters a love of learning, curiosity, and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime.
Starting school is a major milestone for young children and their families. To help ease this transition, a coalition of top education and childcare experts has outlined 29 essential skills that children should develop before beginning reception as developed by a coalition of top education and childcare experts has unveiled a comprehensive checklist of 29 essential skills that children should master before starting school. These skills, divided into four key pillars, focus on fostering independence, communication, physical development, and healthy routines.
The Power of Play Play is a child's first language. It's how they make sense of the world, build relationships,...