Shopedx UK - Magic of Storytelling Connecting Playing and Learning Through Classic Tales - Edx Education Play Blog
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The Magic of Storytelling, Connecting, Playing & Learning Through Classic Tales

Storytelling is a powerful tool for early years learning. Explore how pairing classic stories with hands-on play can nurture your child's creativity, communication, and emotional intelligence.

Shopedx UK - Counting with Movement Gross Motor Maths for Active Learners - Edx Education Play Blog
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Counting with Movement: Gross Motor Maths for Active Learners

Maths isn't just about sitting at a table; for active learners, it's best learned through movement. Discover how blending physical play with counting helps UK children build coordination, confidence, and essential number skills. Explore our top tips for turning everyday play into a joyful maths adventure.

Shopedx UK - Ready Set School The Importance of Play for School Readiness - Edx Education Play Blog
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Ready, Set, School! The Importance of Play for School Readiness

Starting school is a major milestone in every child’s life and for many UK parents and caregivers, it comes with...

Shopedx UK - Play Is Learning Why Play Based Education Works in the Early Years - Edx Education Play Blog
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Play Is Learning: Why Play-Based Education Works in the Early Years

As caregivers and parents, we all want to give our children the best start in life, especially when it comes...

Shopedx UK - Easter Ideas for Play Based Learning and Family Fun - Edx Education Play Blog
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Easter Ideas for Play-Based Learning and Family Fun

Easter is just around the corner. As the days grow longer and the UK sunshine starts to peek through, it's...

Shopedx UK - Sensory Play Ideas for Easter Holidays with Edx Education Water Trays - Edx Education Play Blog
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Sensory Play Ideas for Easter Holidays with Edx Education Water Trays

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.

Shopedx UK - Emotional Development and Self Regulation in Early Childhood - Edx Education Play Blog
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Emotional Development and Self-Regulation in Early Childhood: Playful Pathways to Resilience

Emotional development in early childhood is the cornerstone of lifelong well-being. As parents and caregivers, we often focus on the...

Shopedx UK - Screen Free Play Reducing Screen Time Tips for Parents - Edx Education Play Blog
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Screen-Free Play and Reducing Screen Time: Tips for Parents and Caregivers

As parents and caregivers we're all looking for ways to encourage children to play, explore, and grow without screens. While...

Shopedx UK - 10 Fun Ways to Play with Pattern Blocks in the Early Years - Edx Education Play Blog
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10 Fun & Easy Ways to Play with Pattern Blocks in the Early Years

These colourful, tactile shapes are perfect for exploring early maths, language, communication, creativity, and even social-emotional development. Our new Green-n-Learn Sensory Tangram Set takes it to the next level—made from recycled materials, they're eco-friendly and have a lovely textured feel to enhance sensory learning.

Shopedx UK - British Science Week 2025 Inspiring Young Minds Through Play - Edx Education Play Blog
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British Science Week 2025: Inspiring Young Minds Through Play

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.

Shopedx UK - Getting School Ready 29 Key Skills for Children Before Reception - Edx Education Play Blog
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Getting School-Ready: 29 Key Skills for Children Before Reception

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.

Shopedx UK - Play to Learn Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through Play - Edx Education Play Blog
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Play to Learn: Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through Play-Based Learning

Children with ADHD, ASD, and other neurodivergent conditions often experience sensory sensitivities, difficulties with focus, or challenges in social interaction. Play can serve as an essential tool to help them regulate their emotions, providing structure and predictability while also allowing them to experiment and express themselves freely.