Parenting

When it comes to selecting toys for children, there is plenty of choice. Many toys tend to be made from two main materials: plastic and wood. Though both have their benefits, this post will be discussing positive reasons to choose wooden toys. Below you will find five main benefits of choosing wooden eco toys for […]

Getting outside and enjoying nature’s playground is a fun and important part of childhood. Outdoor play aids development and can help improve both mental and physical health. All year round, children can benefit from the fresh air and, in the summer months especially, vitamin D. Moreover, outdoor play can support the development of coordination skills, […]

Back to school? Busy lifestyle? Considering how to help your child learn at home? Children who receive support at home learn more at school and have a more positive attitude to learning. Here we list a few tips that are easy to fit within busy lifestyles to help children learn at home. 1. Learn about […]

When looking for the best sensory toys for autism, it is important to consider your child’s individual needs. Depending on their age, interests and developmental stage, there are plenty of fabulous toys for autistic children to choose from. In this blogpost, we will be discussing sensory and fidget toys that provide stimulation for the senses. […]

We believe that learning can be fun here at WordUnited! Play is a highly effective way in which children learn and is an activity that can be scaffolded by adults. As parents and teachers, you can identify which learning style is most suited to your child and choose educational toys and books using this information. […]

From a very young age, children can reap the benefits of books and begin to develop beneficial pre-reading skills. Reading can help children grasp the importance of following the text from left to right and knowing when to turn the page. Moreover, children will be exposed to new vocabulary, learn new phrases and expand their […]

Reading is an important activity for your child’s development and can be a fun activity with benefits that transfer to many different areas in life, from academic subjects in school to simply comprehending signs and instructions around them. Reading expands vocabulary, improves children’s understanding of the world and develops imagination. There are many excellent children’s […]

Reading is a wonderful activity that can help children to develop a wide variety of skills. When reading a book, children absorb new vocabulary and learn how to concentrate for extended periods of time. Moreover, children’s educational book series provide a wealth of information about events, people and places around the world, whilst simultaneously expanding […]

As children grow, they experience a range of developmental milestones including physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. There are various emotional development activities that can nurture and support children when developing in these areas. Below, you will find a range of activities to assist your child’s emotional development. Reading Reading is a wonderful activity to […]

Art activities for kids are excellent for nurturing your child’s creativity. They can provide hours of fun, alongside being merged with other areas of learning, such as Drama, Maths, Geography and Science. Not only this, but they can also assist in developing fine motor skills, observational skills and creativity. Below are 10 fun-packed art activities […]

Between the ages of 12 and 36 months, toddlers are developing numerous skills. These abilities can be nurtured and developed with a variety of educational toys for toddlers, of which will be explained below. Learning at this age is typically play-based, so it is important to choose toys that are both fun and educational for […]

Toys are an essential part of every child’s journey and the toys we choose for our children can shape and influence their development. Children learn by playing, and while most toys stimulate the brain, educational toys focus on nurturing specific life-long essential skills like creativity, innovative thinking, problem solving, cognitive skills, fine motor skills, emotional […]