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Play-based Learning Inspiration

Play-based learning is an engaging and effective strategy that aids in the development and education of children. It leverages games and various activities as a means of imparting essential skills and knowledge. Through play, children can enhance their creativity, bolster their social skills, and hone their problem-solving abilities. This method is adaptable and suitable for all children, regardless of their interests or skill levels.

Envision a classroom brimming with vibrant and captivating tools such as art supplies, puppets, building blocks, musical instruments, gardening implements, and sensory resources. These items are more than mere playthings; they are crucial educational resources that encourage children to investigate, invent, and absorb knowledge in stimulating ways. 

Creative arts materials, provide a medium through which children can express their inner thoughts and emotions via drawing, painting, and crafting. This activity is not solely about enjoyment; it also plays a significant role in helping them articulate and process their feelings and ideas. Puppets are another key tool in play-based learning. Far from being just entertaining, they facilitate the development of narrative skills and empathy, as children engage in puppetry to explore various viewpoints and emotions.

Building blocks  serve as another fundamental component of play-based learning. Engaging with blocks, children come to understand shapes, dimensions, and spatial relationships, laying the groundwork for mathematical skills. Moreover, constructing with blocks introduces concepts of cause and effect, strategy planning, and problem-solving.

Musical instruments expose children to the realm of sound, rhythm, and melody. Engaging with music enhances auditory skills, boosts concentration, and can even support mathematical learning through the comprehension of beats and sequences. Gardening tools, connect children with nature, teaching them about life cycles, responsibility (through caring for plants), and science basics like photosynthesis and ecosystems.

Sensory tools are crucial for all children, especially those with additional needs. These tools help children explore their senses: touch, sight, sound, smell, and sometimes taste. They support emotional regulation, fine motor skills, and cognitive growth.

This approach fosters a learning environment that is both natural and enjoyable. Children become more engaged and motivated, encouraged to inquire, seek solutions independently, and cultivate a passion for learning that extends beyond traditional educational settings.

The essence of play-based learning lies in its acknowledgment of each child's individual learning pace and interests. It embodies the belief in the vast potential of every child and recognises play as a potent means for unlocking that potential. Investing in play-based learning resources is not merely a purchase of toys; it is an investment in our children's futures, providing them with the curiosity, knowledge, and skills necessary to succeed in a constantly evolving world.

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Premium Wooden Rolling Pin 25cm - Pack of 12

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Wooden tools for your free play.

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Hessian Fibre Natural - 9m Roll

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Ideal for many craft activities.

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Compass Set

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Get set for the great outdoors with this camper's set. Includes a compass and a carabiner to help stow your gear(up to 10kg). Made with sustainable...

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Adjustable Telescope

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Get a closer look at distant objects with this 8x telescope! Made of sustainable bamboo, it's perfect for observing birds and animals. Comes with a...

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Small World Trees Set of 7

Awe & Wonder

Introducing our Small World Trees, the perfect addition to early childhood development settings! These beautifully crafted wooden trees offer endle...

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All-in-One Home Play Centre

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Cooking, washing, ironing and much more can be done at the new all-in-one home play centre. There is something to discover on every side: cooking c...

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HUMANICO - Professions

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This puzzle is all about professions! What do the doctor, the farmer, the fireman,?the craftsman and the policewoman? Five puzzle pieces are matche...

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Circular Infinity Mirror

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A dazzling world in the mirror! When lights off, it acts as a normal reflecting glass. Turning on the light, you can't even count them all, a whirl...

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9 Piece Outdoor Trestle Set

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Includes: 1 x 842526, 1 x 842527, 1 x 842529, 1 x 842528, 2 x 842531, 1 x 842532, 2 x 842533.

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Frame Puzzle - Zoo

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With our frame puzzles children can deal with familiar places and situations. However, there is always something new to discover. The sturdy puzzle...

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Multilayer Puzzle - Your Body - Mother & Baby

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The formation of a child and the course of a pregnancy are often not so easy to explain.

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Multilayer Puzzless - Strawberry

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The strawberry is a red fruit that grows on a vine on the ground. Strawberries are very healthy. They can be eaten just raw, but there are also a l...

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Multilayer Puzzle - Grow Up - Chicken

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These imaginative layered puzzles help top resent the growth cycle concept. The series shows the passage of time with the development of the images...

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Seasons

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4-layer puzzle that shows four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter. All layers contain 7 puzzle pieces.

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On & Beneath Puzzle - In the Woods

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The outside world is full of wonder. Let's explore together with these wonder on and beneath puzzles.

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Universal Puzzles Storage Rack

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This 13 tier puzzle rack is perfect for storing puzzles of all sizes. Maximum size is 40 x 40cm.

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XXL Angling Fever

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A fun but tricky game of skills! The fish is caught and stored by the particular stands with the help of angling rods.

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Metal Xylophone Small A

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Brightly coloured, this small xylophone is ideal for the budding musician. Made from wood and water-based paint.

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Platform Trestle 58cm

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The set is an important component in assisting in gross motor skills development. All metal frame is made with aluminum which is lighter than steel...

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Mirror Tray and Block Set

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This sturdy mirror tray and block set is ideal for children to understand how reflections work. The tray includes a central mirror to help children...

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COGNITO "Categories"

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With this puzzle children learn to correctly group together things that are related to each other and to recognise similarities.

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Find Monty

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A game for cat-finders with a good memory who always want to know where the cat hid last.

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Chain Links

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Playing with links is great for encouraging hand-eye coordination. Children can experiment with different designs and lengths. Cooperating with oth...

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Motor Skills Board - Pattern 2

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Excellent for developing hand-eye coordination, logical thinking and visual tracing. While playing with these boards, children train their writing ...

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