Play Blog — steam

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...

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,...

Starting school is a major milestone for young children and their families. To help ease this transition, a coalition of top education and childcare experts has outlined 29 essential skills that children should develop before beginning reception as developed by a coalition of top education and childcare experts has unveiled a comprehensive checklist of 29 essential skills that children should master before starting school. These skills, divided into four key pillars, focus on fostering independence, communication, physical development, and healthy routines.

The landscape of early years education is evolving. Across the UK, caregivers, teachers, and Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) are embracing innovative approaches to foster learning in young children. One enduring and essential element, however, remains at the heart of these practices: play. Play-based learning is not just a trend—it’s a proven method that encourages cognitive, social, and emotional development in children. At Edx Education, we champion this philosophy with our range of educational toys, products, and resources. In this blog, we explore key trends in early years education, focusing on sensory play, sand and water play, and the growing...