Play Blog — homelearning

Easter is just around the corner. As the days grow longer and the UK sunshine starts to peek through, it's the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends. Whether you’re gathering in the garden for an Easter egg hunt or enjoying creative activities indoors, the holiday offers a wonderful chance to make learning through play a central part of the festivities. At Edx Education, we believe that every play experience is a learning opportunity. With the help of our toys, products, downloadable resources, and podcast Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education, we’re here to help families...

As parents and caregivers we’re all looking for ways to encourage children to play, explore, and grow without screens. While technology certainly has its place, too much screen time can impact sleep, attention spans, and even social development in young children. The good news? Children thrive on screen free activities that promote creativity, independence, and learning through play. At Edx Education, we’re passionate about helping families rediscover the joy of screen-free play. Through our award-winning educational toys, downloadable resources, and our Play, Learn & Create podcast, we advocate for play-based learning that builds confident, curious learners from the very beginning. Why...

These colourful, tactile shapes are perfect for exploring early maths, language, communication, creativity, and even social-emotional development. Our new Green-n-Learn Sensory Tangram Set takes it to the next level—made from recycled materials, they're eco-friendly and have a lovely textured feel to enhance sensory learning.

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.