Play Blog — emotional wellness

As a parent, engaging your children in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) activities can be both fun and educational. The early years are a crucial period for developing cognitive, motor, and social skills, and incorporating play-based learning can make a significant difference.

As summer brings sunny weather to the UK, it's the perfect time to explore the benefits of sensory play with Edx Education's sand and water ranges. Sensory play, a vital part of early childhood development, engages children’s senses, promotes creativity, and enhances learning through hands-on experiences. With the Edx Education sand and water play sets, both educators and parents can create enriching environments that foster exploration and growth.

Recognising this need, Edx Education® has introduced the Busy Play® range – a collection of educational toys designed to make learning fun, interactive, and accessible. Packed neatly in reusable and environmentally friendly cardboard boxes, these toys are perfect for on-the-go learning and play.

Who knows what the power of play really is? From the moment they are born, children engage in play, evolving dramatically in their approach and complexity over their first five years. Notable 20th-century psychologists, Mildred Parten and Jean Piaget, have profoundly influenced our understanding of play and its critical role in a child's development, particularly in emotional regulation.