Intense Interests - Why That Dinosaur Obsession is a Great Thing
Everyone knows a child obsessed with dinosaurs, but why do these obsessions start and what benefits do they bring?
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Is All Screen Time Created Equal?
Research has shown that by choosing the content of children's screen time carefully, it can actually have educational benefits.
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Three Ideas to Explore Winter with STEAM
Want to explore winter with some fun STEAM activities? These three free ideas keep little ones entertained in cold weather.
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Maker Ideas for Christmas
Want to personalise your Christmas gifts this year, or just be a bit more environmentally aware? We've found some great ideas for the kids.
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The Benefits of Repetition in the Early Years & How to Help at Home
Children in the early years love repetition. Repeating an activity or experience is what helps them learn and develop.
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Autumn STEM - Simple Activities to Investigate the Weather
As the weather changes, here are some ideas to have some fun exploring the weather, while practicing some maths and science too.
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Summer STEAM Projects - Play, Explore & Learn Outdoors
Some simple ideas to play, explore and learn outdoors over the summer, using things you'll already have around your house.
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How Extracurricular Activities Help Your Child & You Too
It might seem like the school year is already crammed, but extracurricular activities can help your child, and you too!
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Why Science Education Matters in the Early Years
Engaging children with science even before they start school has big benefits for their skills, their futures and the future of our world.
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Ideas for Outdoor STEAM
Once the sun comes out it's time to play outdoors. Here are some ideas to get playing outside and learn together at the same time.
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How Parents & Babies' Brains Really Sync Up During Play
Research has shown some fascinating ways that babies' and adults' brains connect during playtime together.
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Lockdown Changes I'll Be Keeping
Has lockdown changed the way we want to live our lives going forward? I know it's made me rethink some things and I've made some promises.
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Easter STEAM - Egg-cellent Ideas for 2-5 Year Olds
Here are my top five STEAM ideas on an egg theme to keep you busy over Easter.
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Developing Language Through Play
Our children spend a lot of time playing, in fact it's the main way they learn. But how can we help their language development in this play?
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Getting Girls Into STEM From a Young Age
What is the reality of women and girls in STEM and why does it matter? Read for four tips to help girls stick with STEM
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Learning Through Play: What does it mean and what can you do to help at home?
Play forms the basis for children's learning in the early years. As an adult you can help by providing the time, the space and the resources
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Process Over Outcome: Take The Stress Out of Activities at Home
Whatever creative activity you're doing, try to let go of your own expectations of the outcome. It will benefit you and your child too!
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Putting the M in STEAM: 5 Ideas for Practical & Fun Maths Activities
So many adults say are bad at maths. But maths is becoming more important in the jobs of the future. Use these ideas to make maths fun.
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The Benefits of Curiosity & How to Develop Them in Your Child
I have to admit, when my children ask me a question and I don't know the answer I sometimes (a) brush off the question saying I don't...
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Is it worth the effort?
"Please mummy can we do a jigsaw?"
How can I say no to that? Well quite easily it turns out when I'm trying to cook the dinner, put the wash
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