Fine motor skills refer to the coordination of muscles in the hands and fingers and are used when reaching, grasping and manipulating objects. Developing proficient fine motor skills enables children to become more independent in many areas of their life; from buttoning a shirt and tying a shoelace to writing and picking up objects, mastering […]

Wondering about winter craft ideas for your children? We have a solution: get crafty with DIY gift wrap this winter season. Check out 3 gift wrapping ideas in the video above, then take a look at 7 winter crafts for kids gift wrap below that will provide hours of festive fun this winter.   1. Finger Print Winter Crafts Gift Wrap […]

Helping children to understand and recognise the relationship between letters and sounds is an integral part of learning. Developing a solid knowledge of phonics can be extremely beneficial for speaking, writing and reading – but where to start? To make learning phonics easy, watch the snappy video above and explore 7 fun phonics activities below.    1. […]

It’s that time of year where the leaves turn beautiful shades of orange, red and yellow. You feel the crunch beneath your feet of leaves that have retired to the ground and crisp autumn air in your lungs. It is the perfect for season for outdoor adventures and crafty activities; the outside world becomes your canvas! Take a […]

Is your child learning French? As mentioned in this Guardian article, studies show that children who are bilingual may show improved cognitive skills related to memory and attention. Plus, learning a second language can also help children to gain a different perspective. Watch our video above and read below about 7 ways to boost learning French […]

Looking for out of this world science activities for kids? We have you covered, from free space science worksheets to cool educational toys. Watch our video above and read our 7 favourite activities below to make learning about space for kids fun!  1. Space Toys & Educational Toys Educational toys such as BrainBox Space and Space Snap are entertaining card games for kids to play. Working […]

As children progress through school years, they are faced with the task of learning new maths times tables. Building confidence with times tables provides children with an essential tool that improves numeracy skills. You will be pleased to know that learning times tables does not have to be difficult. Take a look at our video […]

Wondering how to improve your child’s concentration? After ensuring children have had enough sleep, food and water, there are further areas parents and teachers can explore. Kids who find it challenging to concentrate may benefit from a range of educational toys and Special Needs toys that act as tools children can use to harness their […]

Many congratulations to @sophies_nursery on Instagram for winning @WordUnited’s September £100 voucher prize draw. The £100 voucher can be used to choose from 1000s of fun educational toys and books on WordUnited.com! Thank you for everyone who participated this month. ?Every month we will announce a £100 prize competition, so follow us and share our […]

Learning fractions can be a tricky task! Watch our video above for fraction tips and read our 7 easy ways to learn about fractions below. We discuss free fractions worksheets, entertaining fraction games and ideas that improve children’s understanding of fractions. Even better, kids will have lots of fun with these educational activities. Learning Fractions […]

Wondering how children learn to spell? Discover fun ideas for children to develop early spelling skills here. Read our top 7 tips to help kids learn to spell, watch the “Let’s Spell” video and download our free spelling and literacy resources. Spelling is a skill acquired over many years and can be improved with learning […]

✨WordUnited’s £100 Voucher Monthly Competition: Back to School ✨ COMPETITION TIME! Win a voucher worth £100 to spend on WordUnited.com! 1000s of educational toys and books for fun learning! What would you buy? Simply share this post on social media and follow WordUnited to enter! The winner will be announced by 6 October 2019. This prize […]