British Science Week 2025: Inspiring Young Minds Through Play
British Science Week 2025: Inspiring Young Minds Through Play

British Science Week is just around the corner, running from 7th to 16th March 2025. This ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) is an exciting opportunity to inspire young minds through hands-on activities, innovative experiments, and playful exploration. At Edx Education, we believe that introducing STEM concepts at an early age through play fosters a love of learning, curiosity, and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime.

Getting School-Ready: 29 Key Skills for Children Before Reception
Getting School-Ready: 29 Key Skills for Children Before Reception

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.

Setting Up Play Stations at Home and in the Classroom
Setting Up Play Stations at Home and in the Classroom

The Power of Play Play is a child’s first language. It’s how they make sense of the world, build relationships,...

Play to Learn: Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through Play-Based Learning
Play to Learn: Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through Play-Based Learning

Children with ADHD, ASD, and other neurodivergent conditions often experience sensory sensitivities, difficulties with focus, or challenges in social interaction. Play can serve as an essential tool to help them regulate their emotions, providing structure and predictability while also allowing them to experiment and express themselves freely.

Fun with Shapes: Boosting STEAM Learning Through Play
Fun with Shapes: Boosting STEAM Learning Through Play

STEAM Learning and Geometry Through Play As parents and caregivers, we all want our children to grow up curious, confident,...

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. 

Celebrating World Book Day: Bringing Your Child’s Favourite Characters into Play-Based Learning
Celebrating World Book Day: Bringing Your Child’s Favourite Characters into Play-Based Learning

World Book Day is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love of reading and storytelling in young children. But did...

10 Ways Maths Cubes Can Boost Early Years Learning Through Play
10 Ways Maths Cubes Can Boost Early Years Learning Through Play

At Edx Education, we believe that the simplest toys can offer the most profound learning experiences. Maths cubes are a...