Coding is now on the national curriculum and taught in all schools across the UK. With many transferable skills and benefits including improving problem solving abilities, it is a great thing to encourage your child to have an interest in. Many of us however feel a little out of touch when it comes to this topic and want to support our children in learning but have no idea where to start, or how to even begin to interpret some of…
Encouraging a young child to write requires creativity so that each day feels fresh and engaging. To celebrate National Stationery Week and its motto #WritingMatters, we’ve been asking parents for tips on how they create a positive learning culture at home that promotes writing as a fun and accessible activity for all ages. This handy guide combines their tips with our own to provide a comprehensive resource for learning outside the classroom. Learning happens when you make activities fun Home…
Take a look at this lovely set of rainbow bells just come into stock. A full octave of musical bells, each in a different colour so children can “read” the music provided simply by sounding the correct colour handbell. They’re not too big, so they’re not too heavy but they do make a lovely sound. We think they’ll be hugely popular – and a great introduction to music. And at £12.99 great value too! We hope to get some more…
Parents and carers today want toys for their children that are not only entertaining and fun but also educational. Babies arrive in the world hungry for learning, and milk, so it falls to parents and carers to ensure that they are adequately stimulated, supported and challenged. Babies are like sponges. They absorb every aspect of their experiences via their five senses and these all contribute toward their cognitive, social and physical development. Educational toys for babies are often brightly coloured…