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...
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 ABCs and 123s but what about EQ?Helping toddlers with big emotions, teaching empathy, and encouraging resilience are just as important as teaching letters and numbers. At Edx Education, we’re here to support families with play-based tools, toys, and resources that make emotional learning joyful, engaging, and part of everyday routines. Why Emotional Development Matters The early years are when children begin to understand themselves and others. Social emotional learning through play gives little ones the space to explore their feelings,...
As parents and caregivers, we’ve all seen those moments, a child overwhelmed, emotions bubbling up, tears or tantrums when things just feel a bit too much. Whether it’s starting school, navigating friendships, or simply an off day, children aged 4–8 are still learning how to regulate their emotions. The good news? Play can be a powerful way to help them feel safe, seen, calm and ready to learn. At Edx Education, we believe in the power of play based learning to support every aspect of a child’s development. When a child feels overwhelmed, it’s not always about the activity at...