Providing children with the tools they need to learn and grow is more important than ever. Recognising this need, Edx Education® has introduced the Busy Play® range – a collection of educational toys designed to make learning fun, interactive, and accessible. Packed neatly in reusable and environmentally friendly cardboard boxes, these toys are perfect for on-the-go learning and play.
Here, we explore ten exciting products from the Busy Play® range, each crafted to stimulate young minds and foster a love for discovery.
1. Busy Play® Geo Pegs
Designed for children aged 18 months and up, the Busy Play® Geo Pegs set includes 9 pegs, a pegboard, and 15 activity cards. This set helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition. It’s a wonderful introduction to the world of shapes and patterns, allowing young learners to explore and create freely.
2. Busy Play® Nuts & Bolts
Also suitable for children aged 18 months and above, the Busy Play® Nuts & Bolts set comes with 16 pieces and 15 activity cards. This engaging set promotes the development of hand strength and coordination as children twist and turn the colorful pieces, learning about shapes and matching.
3. Busy Play® GeoStix®
For children aged 3 years and older, the Busy Play® GeoStix® set includes 45 pieces and 15 activity cards. This versatile set encourages creativity and fine motor skills as children connect the flexible sticks to create various shapes and designs. It’s a great tool for exploring geometric concepts and enhancing problem-solving abilities.
4. Busy Play® Color Tiles
The Busy Play® Color Tiles set, designed for children aged 3 and up, includes 48 tiles and 15 activity cards. This set helps children learn about colors, patterns, and symmetry. It’s perfect for engaging in creative play and developing visual discrimination skills.
5. Busy Play® Tangram
Busy Play® Tangram, suitable for children aged 3 and up, stimulates creative thinking and problem-solving skills. This STEAM toy is a fantastic tool for teaching children about congruent and similar shapes, rotations, and reflections. It also introduces more advanced mathematical concepts such as angles and area.
6. Busy Play® Round Round Chips
Designed for children aged 3 and above, the Busy Play® Round Round Chips set includes 84 chips and 15 activity cards. This set enhances counting skills, pattern recognition, and fine motor development. It’s an excellent way for children to engage in fun and educational activities.
7. Busy Play® Pattern Blocks
The Busy Play® Pattern Blocks set, ideal for children aged 3 and up, comes with 60 pieces and 15 activity cards. This set encourages exploration of shapes, symmetry, and patterns. It’s perfect for developing spatial awareness and fine motor skills.
8. Busy Play® Number Rods
Suitable for children aged 4 and older, the Busy Play® Number Rods set includes 37 rods and 15 activity cards. This set is designed to introduce basic mathematical concepts such as counting, addition, and subtraction. It’s an engaging way to develop early numeracy skills.
9. Busy Play® Pentominoes
Busy Play® Pentominoes, for children aged 5 and up, stimulates creative thinking and problem-solving skills. This STEAM toy teaches children about flips, reflections, slides, rotations, and tessellation. It also helps explore advanced mathematical concepts such as symmetry, area, and perimeter.
10. Busy Play® Skeletal
The Busy Play® Skeletal set, designed for children aged 5 and older, includes 54 sticks, 16 balls, and 15 activity cards. This set encourages the construction and exploration of 2D and 3D structures while introducing basic geometric shapes. It’s perfect for fostering an understanding of geometry and spatial relationships.
Why Choose Busy Play®?
The Busy Play® range is more than just a collection of toys; it’s a thoughtfully crafted educational experience. Each set is designed to inspire early STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) and support the development of crucial skills such as problem-solving, creative thinking, and fine motor coordination. The eco-friendly packaging not only makes these toys ideal for on-the-go learning but also aligns with sustainable practices.
Edx Education®’s Busy Play® range is a testament to the importance of integrating play with learning. These innovative educational toys offer endless opportunities for children to explore, discover, and grow. Whether at home or on the move, Busy Play® sets provide the perfect blend of fun and education, making them an excellent addition to any child’s learning journey.