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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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Comprehension Lotto - What Happens First?

Educo

Specifically designed to help with the development of children's mental acuity. Children will enjoy identifying what happens first in a sequence of...

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Logic

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Place picture cards in a logical order to tell a story. Analyze and sort the cards to make a story with a distinctive beginning, middle and end. Ch...

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Outdoor Gloves - 1 Pair

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A must for young gardeners. One size fits most children.

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Make The Right Move

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Make the right move as shown on the assignment cards. Imitate them yourselves or imitate each other. Develop spatial awareness and general motor sk...

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Multilayer Puzzle - Carrot

Beleduc

Carrots grow under the earth and have usually a bright orange colour. They are a popular vegetable as they have quite a sweet taste and can be eate...

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Multilayer Puzzle - Four Seasons

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Tom and Lisa are showing us the change of the seasons.

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One World - Animal Trip Puzzle

Beleduc

Six "One World Kids" Mai-Lin, Finn, Ami, Pepe, Leila and Jamal travel around the world. They meet new friends, discover all continents together and...

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Multilayer Puzzles - Grow Up - Sunflower

Educo

These imaginative layered puzzles help topresent the growth cycle concept. The seriesshows the passage of time with the development of the images. ...

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Mother and Child - Giraffe

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Animal puzzles of a mother and child. The puzzles vary from 6 to 12 plastic pieces each and have square or rectangular pieces.

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Mother and Child - Panda

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Animal puzzles of a mother and child. The puzzles vary from 6 to 12 plastic pieces each and have square or rectangular pieces.

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Mother and Child - Monkey

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Animal puzzles of a mother and child. The puzzles vary from 6 to 12 plastic pieces each and have square or rectangular pieces.

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Vocabulary Puzzle - Personal Hygiene

Educo

New type of puzzle with mixed sized pieces in one puzzle! The illustration is nice to solve and appropriate for storytelling, but there is more to ...

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XXL Torreta

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Children use either the colour dice or the dice with dots. Depending on the colour or number of dots that come up when the dice is thrown, the chil...

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Greenhouse

Beleduc

A new concept of a greenhouse that is perfect for an early learning environment. The children care for their plants and watch them grow and can dis...

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Speed Star Small

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Accelerate with your feet! Due to its special shape the Speed Star offers a totally new driving experience. After a rapid race the drivers can also...

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Wooden Hand Drum

VIVAIO

Perfect size for both children and adults. Essential drum for beginners or anyone interested in drumming. Beat the drum with your hand and you will...

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Multi Tone Block 21cm

VIVAIO

Complete with a matching beater, this wooden multi tones block is a great addition to any music environment and will provide a unique sound.

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Maxi Guiro

VIVAIO

Great for classroom percussion music or playing at home. Made of environmentally sustainable rubber wood Includes wooden scraper Lightweight wooden...

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Chimes Bars

VIVAIO

Bars made of aluminium and solid wood. The tones are molded on each sound plate A pair of wooden beaters is included.

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Platform Trestle 85cm

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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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Activity Dolls Set of 2

VIVAIO

Ouzi and Mengmei are a pair of friendly little partners. They have big eyes and bright smiles. Good companion in role play activities. Children can...

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Resin Spheres Set

Edusphere

Great for fine motor skills, sensory play and matching activities.?

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Plastic Weights

Educo

Plastic weights are easy to handle and are durable. Pairs are equally weighted to show balance and equality. Use with Scales (522185).

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Wooden Dice with Dots

VIVAIO

Ideal versatile resource and enable children to understand basic key math concepts like counting, addition and subtraction in a playful way.

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