Play Blog — social and emotional learning

At Edx Education, we believe the holidays are a prime opportunity to embrace play-based learning, encouraging children to develop vital skills like resilience, persistence, and critical thinking all while strengthening family bonds.

World Philosophy Day approaches, celebrated on the third Thursday of November, (21st) it’s a great reminder for parents and caregivers to cultivate a curious and questioning mindset in children. While philosophy might sound complex for little ones, fostering critical thinking, inquiry, and exploration is highly achievable—and deeply valuable—even in early childhood. Using Edx Education’s play-based learning toys, such as Rainbow Pebbles®, My Gears®, construction sets, and other STEAM products, you can inspire children to think independently, ask questions, and become resilient problem-solvers.

At Edx Education, we champion a play-based learning philosophy that encourages children to explore, experiment, and learn through play. By introducing toys that foster various types of thinking—convergent, divergent, and lateral—we can help our little ones become resilient, adaptable thinkers who approach challenges with curiosity and confidence.

Children learn best through play. This is especially true for neurodiverse children, including those with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or other neurodivergent conditions. For these children, structured and unstructured play can help foster key developmental..