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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.

The landscape of early years education is evolving. Across the UK, caregivers, teachers, and Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) are embracing innovative approaches to foster learning in young children. One enduring and essential element, however, remains at the heart of these practices: play. Play-based learning is not just a trend—it’s a proven method that encourages cognitive, social, and emotional development in children. At Edx Education, we champion this philosophy with our range of educational toys, products, and resources. In this blog, we explore key trends in early years education, focusing on sensory play, sand and water play, and the growing...

As caregivers and parents, one of the greatest challenges we face is helping children navigate big emotions and moments of distress. Whether it’s feeling overwhelmed, struggling with transitions, or dealing with disappointment, these experiences are opportunities to build emotional resilience and strengthen connections. At Edx Education, we believe play-based learning can be a powerful tool for managing these emotions, fostering resilience, and nurturing a positive caregiver-child bond. Our range of toys and resources, such as Linking Cubes, Math Cubes, Rainbow Pebbles®, and My Gears®, are designed to support children’s emotional and cognitive development in a fun and engaging way. Here’s...

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.