Play Blog — sensory play

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.

As parents and caregivers we’re all looking for ways to encourage children to play, explore, and grow without screens. While technology certainly has its place, too much screen time can impact sleep, attention spans, and even social development in young children. The good news? Children thrive on screen free activities that promote creativity, independence, and learning through play. At Edx Education, we’re passionate about helping families rediscover the joy of screen-free play. Through our award-winning educational toys, downloadable resources, and our Play, Learn & Create podcast, we advocate for play-based learning that builds confident, curious learners from the very beginning. Why...

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.