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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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Hexagon nature

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Make a figure by matching images together. Practice concentration, visual discrimination, spatial orientation, motor skills, ance vocabulary.

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Life cycle

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Place the life cycle in the right order in the wooden stand. The set includes the life cycle of: man, dog, wasp, butterfly, frog, bird, flower, car...

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Ultimate Sand Set 117 Pieces

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Includes: 6 x 66060 Long Handle shovel6 x 66040 Shovel8 x 66070 Bucket6 x 66090 Transparent Bucket2 x 66030 Truck2 x 66080 Loader2 x 66020 Tractor1...

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Nordic River and Island Combo Set

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Mamba Zamba

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The fun and colourful snake domino is already fun for the little ones . The goal is to lay out the wooden cards in matching colours and to be the f...

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Nordic Tactile Discs

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An inviting tactile material that challenges children's sense of touch on both hands and feet. At the same time, it develops the ability to describ...

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Sand Set Forms 50 Pieces

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The 50 most popular accessories for creativity in the sand. Classic shapes, master builder accessories, bakery and ice cream shop support creative ...

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Sand Set Special 25 Pieces

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The Sand Set Special offers extraordinary possibilities. Roll the sand, create roads, dig with the power claw, experiment with the new rain shovels...

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Rainbow Number Pebbles Set of 58

Awe & Wonder

This set of felt numbers brings a burst of colour and tactile exploration to early childhood classrooms and play spaces. Our Rainbow Felt Numbers f...

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Gem Building Block Set of 17

Awe & Wonder

Not perfectly square, not perfectly round ? but the perfect building provocation for all children! These stunning hand crafted set of 17 natural bl...

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Wooden Truck

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This traditional wooden vehicle has been simply designed and beautifully made allowing for plenty of imaginative play, creativity and storylines to...

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Wooden Fire Truck

Awe & Wonder

This fire truck is not just a toy; it's a catalyst for imaginative play. Children can embark on thrilling rescue missions, responding to emergencie...

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Counting Fish, Twin Baskets Set of 100

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Life's too short to only fish on the weekend! This set of 100 wooden fish comes complete with two woven baskets. Each set comes with two colour ton...

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Rainbow Felt Bowls Set of 7

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An essential staple everyone needs. Sort, store and keep safe all those bits and bobs whilst learning the colours of the rainbow. Felt retains its ...

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Rainbow Peg Dolls Set of 16

Awe & Wonder

These charming wooden dolls are carefully carved to provide a smooth and comfortable grip, making them ideal for little hands to hold and manipulat...

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Kitchen Utensils Set of 9

Awe & Wonder

Bake a cake, build a mud pie or create a culinary masterpiece with this high quality wooden set of utensils. Use in mud kitchens, dough sets and im...

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Pilbara Humpy Set

Awe & Wonder

Our Pilbara Humpy Playset features a beautifully crafted wooden humpy, inspired by the traditional shelters used by Aboriginal communities in the P...

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Classic/Pastel 182 Pieces

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Strong, safe and scratch resistent with beautiful refraction. The Star Magnet Tiles are compatible with most of other magnetic tile sets so childre...

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Pastel 177 Pieces

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Strong, safe and scratch resistent with beautiful refraction. The Star Magnet Tiles are compatible with most of other magnetic tile sets so childre...

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Camper Van with Kitchen

TopPlay

The Outdoor Camper Van with Kitchen is a wonderful addition to any outdoor play environment. The Camper offers the space for several children to pl...

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Quadrilla Stack Track Bucket Set

Hape

Ready, Set, Go! Compete in a marble race with this fantastic DIY track! Build the track yourself then send the marbles rolling down through all the...

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Perfect Popsicles

HAPE

Enjoy a delicious after-dinner treat with these play popsicles! Includes three different-coloured popsicles in their own boxes.

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Toddler Fruit Basket

Hape

Fill this soft, felt basket with seven pieces of your favourite fruit. Peel the banana and the orange and share with your friends! Made of soft fab...

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Pop-up Toaster Set

Hape

Breakfast time has never been so much fun, and children will love to prepare and serve their parents breakfast with the Pop-up Toaster Set. Put the...

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