learning through play

Long before your child can speak in full sentences, they’re already learning from the world around them. Colour is one of their first teachers. From the toys they reach for to the rooms they play in, the hues surrounding your little one shape how they think, feel and grow. Here’s why colour in child development deserves more attention in your child’s everyday environment than you might think...

As a nursery nurse, Tuff trays are honestly my jam.

I absolutely love them — and if I’m being completely honest, I think I sometimes enjoy setting them up just as much as my children enjoy playing with them!

Some of our best days at home have started with a simple Tuff tray idea . There’s something about seeing a tray set up and ready to go that instantly gets children...

Supporting children’s curiosity doesn’t require expensive tools or complex plans. Simple everyday actions like encouraging questions, allowing free play and exploring together can help children develop a lifelong love of learning.

You can support children’s curiosity by encouraging questions, allowing time for exploration, reducing over-...

Creative activities like drawing, storytelling and music help children learn more deeply by encouraging problem-solving, emotional expression and engagement. They support cognitive, social and emotional development, making learning more meaningful and memorable.

Creative activities help children learn by encouraging problem-solving...

Creative play plays a vital role in children’s development, helping to build cognitive skills, social confidence and emotional understanding. Activities like role play, storytelling, drawing and building support how children think, communicate and interact with the world around them.

Creative play supports children’s cognitive and...

Letting children explore new hobbies helps build confidence, creativity and independence. By giving children the freedom to try different activities, parents can support their natural curiosity and encourage a lifelong love of learning.

Trying new hobbies helps children develop confidence, independence and problem-solving skills....

Problem-solving is an essential skill that children need to navigate challenges, make decisions, and build confidence. Encouraging children to think critically and approach problems creatively not only supports their academic growth but also equips them for real-life situations. Here’s how parents and educators can help children develop strong problem-solving abilities.

We have been learning about healthy and unhealthy foods, so today I set up a tuff tray to help my little one learn through play .

I got two pieces of paper and wrote ‘healthy’ on one and ‘unhealthy’ on the other, and then I put these sheets onto the tuff tray.

Then I got a good selection of our play food and set that on the tray too. I asked my daughter if she could put all...

Taking care of our world is a big issue – one that involves young and old alike. Introducing children to fun, sustainable activities can help them understand how to care for the planet – without them even realising that they’re learning!

From an early age, kids are taught about sustainability issues like plastic waste, pollution, animal conservation and recycling at school and in the...

My little girl is learning all about what colours you need to mix to make different colours at the moment, so I thought I would set up a fun painting activity to help her learn.

This activity for kids is super simple and lots of fun for little ones. I got these lovely flower paint pallets , which are perfect as you can put lots of different colours around the...