Helping Children Feel Safe, Calm and Ready to Learn through Play
Helping Children Feel Safe, Calm and Ready to Learn through Play

As parents and caregivers, we’ve all seen those moments, a child overwhelmed, emotions bubbling up, tears or tantrums when things...

Learning Through Play for Children with Developmental Delays and Additional Needs
Learning Through Play for Children with Developmental Delays and Additional Needs

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.

Improving Children's Language and Communication Through Storytelling and Open-Ended Play
Improving Children's Language and Communication Through Storytelling and Open-Ended Play

Language and communication skills are at the heart of early childhood development. The ability to express thoughts, share ideas, and understand others is essential for building confidence, friendships, and a love for learning. With World Book Day this week it is so important to look at storytelling. 

The Importance of Play in Teaching Geometry and Shapes to Young Children
The Importance of Play in Teaching Geometry and Shapes to Young Children

When we think about geometry, we often picture complex formulas and rigid shapes, but for young children, geometry is all...

The Importance of Play in Early Years Education: Trends and Insights
The Importance of Play in Early Years Education: Trends and Insights

The landscape of early years education is evolving. Across the UK, caregivers, teachers, and Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) are...

Family Time and Calm Play: Building Bonds and Resilience During the Holiday Season
Family Time and Calm Play: Building Bonds and Resilience During the Holiday Season
At Edx Education, we believe the holidays are a prime opportunity to embrace play-based learning, encouraging children to develop vital skills like resilience, persistence, and critical thinking all while strengthening family bonds.
World Philosophy Day: Encouraging Critical Thinking & Inquiry in Young Minds
World Philosophy Day: Encouraging Critical Thinking & Inquiry in Young Minds

World Philosophy Day approaches, celebrated on the third Thursday of November, (21st) it’s a great reminder for parents and caregivers to cultivate a curious and questioning mindset in children. While philosophy might sound complex for little ones, fostering critical thinking, inquiry, and exploration is highly achievable—and deeply valuable—even in early childhood. Using Edx Education’s play-based learning toys, such as Rainbow Pebbles®, My Gears®, construction sets, and other STEAM products, you can inspire children to think independently, ask questions, and become resilient problem-solvers.

Think Outside the Toy Box: Unlocking Convergent, Divergent, and Lateral Thinking with Edx Education
Think Outside the Toy Box: Unlocking Convergent, Divergent, and Lateral Thinking with Edx Education
At Edx Education, we champion a play-based learning philosophy that encourages children to explore, experiment, and learn through play. By introducing toys that foster various types of thinking—convergent, divergent, and lateral—we can help our little ones become resilient, adaptable thinkers who approach challenges with curiosity and confidence.