Play Blog

As caregivers and parents, we all want to give our children the best start in life, especially when it comes to learning. But what if the key to building essential skills isn’t through structured lessons or rigid classroom environments, but through play? Play-based learning is a natural, joyful, and effective approach to early childhood education. At Edx Education, we believe in the power of learning through play, and our philosophy is simple: Play, Learn, Create. What Is Play-Based Learning? Play-based learning is an approach that encourages children to explore, discover, and engage in activities that are fun and meaningful to...

In an era where artificial intelligence, hybrid classrooms, and digital devices are part of a child’s everyday life, the simple power of play remains one of the most important tools we have to prepare children for the future. At Edx Education, we champion play-based learning through the use of open-ended toys—toys that can be used in endless ways, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and independent thinking. These are the very skills our children will need to navigate a world of constant change, innovation, and digital transformation. The Role of Play in the Modern Hybrid World Open-ended toys bridge the gap between the physical...

As parents and caregivers in the UK, we all want to give our children the best possible start in life supporting their learning, development, and curiosity through joyful, meaningful experiences. One of the most powerful ways to nurture these early skills is through play, especially messy and sensory play using sand and water trays. At Edx Education, we’re passionate about advocating for play-based learning with our award-winning toys, resources, and our podcast Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education. Today, let’s dig into how STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) can come alive through something as simple and joyful as...

This Earth Day, April 22nd 2025, we’re celebrating a powerful theme: "Our Power, Our Planet." It’s a rallying call for children, families, and communities around the globe to unite for one of the most important missions of our time—transitioning to renewable energy and clean electricity. The goal? To triple clean energy by 2030! Here at Edx Education, we believe in inspiring the next generation of little engineers, eco-advocates, and problem-solvers through play-based learning. After all, today’s curious minds are tomorrow’s inventors—and what better way to explore our planet and the power of renewable energy than through hands-on, imaginative play? So parents,...