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How To Increase Your Child’s Vocabulary Through Play

How To Increase Your Child’s Vocabulary Through Play Supporting your child’s communication is one of the most important ways to nurture a child’s learning during the early years, with so much of their life dependent on how well they can express themselves, ask for what they need, and connect with others. If your little one …read more Read More
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The 7 Learning Styles to Look Out for In Your Kids 

The 7 Learning Styles to Look Out for In Your Kids  Supporting our kids to have fun while they learn is key to raising confident, lifelong learners, whether that’s at home or in the classroom. Today I want to share with you 7 different learning styles you can look out for, to help you shape …read more Read More

What is the Scandinavian Educational Approach?

What is the Scandinavian Educational Approach? Scandinavia, an area that covers Denmark, Norway, Sweden (and sometimes Finland and Iceland depending on who you ask) is known for its playful educational approach, distinct from the standardised mainstream approach taken in the UK.  While each country has a different education system, with no specific model used across …read more Read More

What is the Reggio Emilia Approach to Learning

Reggio Emilia Approach The Reggio Emilia Approach is a lesser known approach here in the UK yet has huge potential for our children and is definitely one to consider if you take an expansive view of education. The Reggio Emilia Approach started after the end of World War II by psychologist Loris Malaguzzi and parents …read more Read More

60 Fun Activities & Tips to Make 1,000 Hours Outdoors Possible

Hands up who’s set themselves the challenges of 1,000 hours outdoors with their kids this year? Let’s be honest, for most modern families this is a huge challenge and I’m sure there are lots of you who could do with tips to make it easier! Keep reading for a list of 60 fun activities you …read more Read More

Print Play Learn has won an award!

Print Play Learn has won a junior design award A few months ago Print Play Learn was shortlisted for one of the Junior Design Awards, Interior Decoration I have been thinking about an award for a while and thought why not just go for it. So I was happy to be shortlisted.  I packed up …read more Read More

How to Create a Beautiful Home Learning Environment 

How to Create a Beautiful Home Learning Environment   Our children are always learning, which means their education doesn’t stop as soon as they get home from school or nursery – even if there’s no homework in sight. The best bit is, children learn so much through play, exploration and real life experiences too, so nurturing …read more Read More

10 Household Items Great for Learning Through Play 

Do you want to encourage more play at home without buying any more toys? Then the good news is you’ve probably got some excellent play prompts sitting around your house ready to go! Here are 10 household items great for learning through play:    Cardboard tube  The opportunities are endless with a simple cardboard tube! …read more Read More

Why You Don’t Need a Playroom to Help Nurture Kids Play 

The playroom is a much-coveted house dream for a lot of parents. Understandably so, even if for nothing more than to shut away the toy mess at the end of the day! However, you really don’t need a playroom to help nurture your kids’ play. Here’s why:  Children can imagine anywhere  Wouldn’t it be lovely if we …read more Read More

15 Everyday Activities Kids Can Learn From 

Everyday Activities Children Can Learn From  If you’re eager to boost home-learning but seriously want to avoid boring worksheets, this list of everyday activities is for you. There’s so much children can learn from simply doing life with us!    Washing up Give your child age-appropriate items to wash or dry up or get them to help you stack …read more Read More

8 Beautiful, Open-Ended Toys to Boost Learning 

8 Beautiful, Open-Ended Toys to Boost Learning    Children don’t need beautiful surroundings to have fun, but making your family home a place that brings you joy is important too. And if you find your kids toys attractive and inspiring, there’s more of a chance you’ll want to get involved!     Here are 8 beautiful toys which …read more Read More

My Kid Made – Playful Business

Welcome to a series about ‘Playful Businesses’ businesses. This week we are meeting Becks the co-founder of My Kid Made. I love the way you now have children’s artwork in your home looking super stylish and encourages the importance of children expressing themselves with art and allowing them to be creative.  Tell me about you! …read more Read More

Sewcial Circle – Playful Business

Welcome to a series about ‘Playful Businesses’ businesses. This week Katie, from The Sewcial Circle is sharing her business. I have purchased from Katie for myself and my children – her shop and activities are fantastic. Read below to find out more about Katie.  Tell me about you! I’m Katie! A Canadian living in London, …read more Read More

Super Sapiens – Playful Business

Welcome to a series about ‘Playful Businesses’ businesses. This week we are learning about Super Sapiens.  I discovered Super Sapiens through  Lucy Wern from Hype Yourself, getting businesses to work together – exactly why Instagram is such an awesome space to discover new child-led businesses.   Alexa talks about Super Sapiens and how it began and …read more Read More

Print Ply Learn – Kids Learning Boards and Room Decoration

Since starting Print Play Learn I’ve wanted to create products for children. I wanted to combine my knowledge from working with children and my love of interiors to create learning posters for the home that you don’t mind having on your wall. So, what is Print Ply Learn? No, that’s not a typo. I wanted …read more Read More

Sonshine – Playful Business

Since starting Print Play Learn I have come across some amazing businesses. Sonshine is a magazine all about Raising Boys for an Equal World. When Kirstie agreed to be a playful business I was so pleased to hear more about the story behind Sonshine and how it started.  Tell me about you: I’m Kirstie, and I’m …read more Read More

10 Playful Ways to Develop Handwriting without Worksheets

10 Playful Ways to Develop Handwriting without Worksheets   We all want our children to have beautiful handwriting, but did you know there are other skills our kids need before they can master letter formation? Keep reading to discover 10 playful ways to develop your child’s handwriting by focusing on fine & gross motor skills …read more Read More

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