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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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Chef's Cooking Set

Hape

A future chef can grow and thrive in the kitchen with this basic cooking set. Order a healthy meal for the cook to whip up and serve. Make sure the...

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Fix-It Tool Box

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Nuts, bolts, and all the tools little builders need to tinker, are conveniently packed in this ready-for-action case. Name the tools that your chil...

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Chunky Clock Puzzle

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Put the coloured shapes into their right places to complete the pretty insects. At the same time, you'll be learning how a clock works! This colour...

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City Train Bucket Set

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Take a fun train ride adventure through the ups and downs around the city! This travel friendly Bucket set is loaded with accessories like trees, s...

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Railway Train Bucket-Builder-Set

Hape

This great train set lets you build your own town! Unpack everything from the storage box then use the lid to create a cool little town for your pa...

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Crossing & Crane Train Set

Hape

Watch out! When the safety gate comes down the train is coming. This realistic railway cargo set includes a working magnetic crane, a train, a leve...

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Wonderful Beech Blocks 101pc

Hape

These sturdy blocks will inspire hours of play and generations of builders. Explore how different shapes can make towers higher or wider. How high ...

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String-Along Shapes

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A simple string turns blocks into a train, a caterpillar, a tower, or??  Sort the blocks: by colour, shape, or pattern. Count the blocks as you lac...

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Double-Sided Drum

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Create wild rhythms with this versatile drum! Use the stick on the top surface and the side ridges. Then flip over to play the wooden tone drum. Ex...

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Rainbow Xylophone

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Introduce your child to new sounds and colours with this bright xylophone! Each coloured bar plays a different sound when struck by the sticks. Sho...

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Mighty Echo Microphone (no batteries required)

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Do you dream of being a famous singer? With the high-quality, battery-free Mighty Echo Microphone, everyone can sing like a pop-star! Sing your fav...

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Plug It - Fixing Plug Set

Beleduc

Let's Plug & Play! The blue Fixing-Plugs are a must-have of the PLUG it series, because with these ergonomically formed Plugs all game elements...

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Plug It - Storage Set, Rectangle

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The set of three felt bags in shapes of a rectangle is perfect for storing play plugs and accessories. The bag can be easily attached to the plate ...

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Plug It - Storage Set

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The set of three felt bags in shapes of a triangle is perfect for storing play plugs and accessories. The bag can be easily attached to the plate u...

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Plug It - Clock & Memo Set

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With the PLUG it "Clock & Action Foil Set", there are no less than five play options on the PLUG it wall and playhouse: two memo games with fru...

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Plug It - Tic Tac Toe

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The PLUG it "Tic Tac Toe and Coding Set" not only brings the popular classic game to the wall, but above all a large selection of colour plugs for ...

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Plug It - Basic Plate Set

Beleduc

The PLUG it "Basic Plate Set" includes:1 basic plate incl. assembly set ( 2 assembly rails, 5 big metal connectors, 10 small metal connectors, scre...

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Trido Midsummer Educational Set 102 Pieces

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A brand new way of building and designing. TRIDO takes the concept of classical building blocks to a new level where new shapes and magnetic featur...

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Join Clips Building Planks 1000 pieces

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Contents:Wooden box on wheels, 46 x 37 x 30 cm400 basic wooden building boards, 119 x 7.9 x 24 mm300 1/3 building boards, 78 x 7.9 x 24 mm300 2/3 b...

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Join Clips System Basic Set 400 Clips

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Contents:Wooden box 46 x 37 x 8,5 cm with compartments and carrying handles400 join clips (15 different clips)6 work cards1 instruction card overvi...

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Sensory Blocks Set of 12

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Beautifully designed to support children's sensory play.Set of 12 made from Beech wood

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Junior Artist Easel with Acrylic Board

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Perfect for a young artist. Made of solid wood. Height 157cm H. Acrylic Board included

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XXL Wild Animal Puzzle

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Find the wild animals! All kinds of wild animals are hiding in this imaginative and exciting puzzle. The colourful pattern of the jungle mandala ma...

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Math Blocks

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With the Math Blocks, the next step can be taken after the concrete splitting of numbers. With the arithmetic rods, numbers up to ten can be divide...

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