Three Ideas to Explore Winter with STEAMWant to explore winter with some fun STEAM activities? These three free ideas keep little ones entertained in cold weather.
How Extracurricular Activities Help Your Child & You TooIt might seem like the school year is already crammed, but extracurricular activities can help your child, and you too!
Summer STEAM Projects - Play, Explore & Learn OutdoorsSome simple ideas to play, explore and learn outdoors over the summer, using things you'll already have around your house.
Why Science Education Matters in the Early YearsEngaging children with science even before they start school has big benefits for their skills, their futures and the future of our world.
Ideas for Outdoor STEAMOnce 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.
How Parents & Babies' Brains Really Sync Up During PlayResearch has shown some fascinating ways that babies' and adults' brains connect during playtime together.
Lockdown Changes I'll Be KeepingHas 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.
Easter STEAM - Egg-cellent Ideas for 2-5 Year OldsHere are my top five STEAM ideas on an egg theme to keep you busy over Easter.
Developing Language Through PlayOur 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?
Getting Girls Into STEM From a Young AgeWhat is the reality of women and girls in STEM and why does it matter? Read for four tips to help girls stick with STEM
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
Process Over Outcome: Take The Stress Out of Activities at HomeWhatever creative activity you're doing, try to let go of your own expectations of the outcome. It will benefit you and your child too!
Putting the M in STEAM: 5 Ideas for Practical & Fun Maths ActivitiesSo 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.
The Benefits of Repetition in the Early Years & How to Help at HomeChildren in the early years love repetition. Repeating an activity or experience is what helps them learn and develop.
Maker Ideas for ChristmasWant to personalise your Christmas gifts this year, or just be a bit more environmentally aware? We've found some great ideas for the kids.
The Benefits of Curiosity & How to Develop Them in Your ChildI 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...
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
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.
"They were fine til you arrived" - Can an equation solve a tantrum?"They were fine til you arrived" Gah! The most infuriating words to hear from my husband when I walk into a room...
STEAM in the Early YearsHeard about STEAM but not sure where to start? Here's some ideas for you to try at home with your toddler or preschooler.