Science doesn’t need to be boring or difficult, it can be colourful and artistic and that’s exactly what the OKIDO magazine for children aged 2 to 7 is all about. Beautifully illustrated this kids mag …

Why is the UK school system so bad that turns parents into liars to cheat the system to try and secure their children a place in the few good state schools available? The extent …

I took my 5 yearl old boy to the Natural History Museum yesterday, It was actually our second visit but he enjoyed it much more this time because he’s that little bit older and also going through …

I love well made educational toys like this wooden clock that has been carefully crafted in a small Polish village near the Carpathian Mountains. Like all best things Bajo wooden toys started with a father …

I am a fan of learning toys, particularly those made with respect of the environment and supporting fair trade. Today I bring you my favourite selection of original toys for young children. Toddlers learn to …

Bring out the architect in your kid with this gorgeous 3D style jigsaw puzzle. Small wooden pieces make up a Swiss style cabin. I love all types of jigsaw puzzle as I believe they are …

This science project is so pretty that I just had to share it! Bear in mind that the author is a 5 year old who tells the story of a little drop of sea water …

I found a great educational toy that gives learning to read a head start. E-ru-di-tion is a board game that focuses on the sight words, the primary words children need to recognize fast in order …

More and more children are aware of the environment around them from a very young age. Children learn best by example so if you recycle chances are that they will grow up to do it …

Learning to read is challenging enough, learning to read in two languages can be rather confusing especially when the two languages are completely different structurally. As I have already mentioned we live in Italy, but …

The British Council website www.britishcouncil.org/kids.htm is a great resource for games, songs and learning to read exercises to help your children learn through paly. The website is very well laid out with sections on games, stories, songs, listen read …