For parents and teachers
Practical ideas for parents and teachers on play, learning and child development, with toys for every age.
Maths is everywhere, from counting sweets to telling the time. Yet some children decide early that maths is hard. Hands-on toys help change that by letting children see and touch ideas before they meet them on paper. Why hands-on maths works When children move beads, fit fraction pieces together or turn the hands of a
Math Learning Toys: Making Numbers Fun Read article
Every parent hopes their child will succeed, each in their own way. Success rarely comes from talent alone. It is built on a set of skills that children can practise from an early age, at home and through play. Self-confidence Children who believe they can learn are more willing to try. Build confidence with tasks
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IQ games, also called brain games or logic games, are popular with children and adults alike. They turn thinking into a challenge that feels like play. While no toy can promise to raise intelligence, these games give children regular, enjoyable practice in skills they use every day. What these games exercise Memory. Remembering positions, sequences
IQ Games: Fun Ways to Exercise Your Child’s Mind Read article
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