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Here at The Know & Play Space, we're all about LOW PREP, HIGH ENGAGEMENT, PURPOSEFUL and DEVELOPMENTALLY-BENEFICIAL play-based learning. Here's 10 Halloween-themed play activities that Mr 4 has had great fun with this year. His favourite was activity 5! Spider Legs Cut out a cardboard circle and colour it black. Poke 4 holes round either side of the circle and thread black pipecleaners through them. Wrap the pipecleaners round and back on themselves so that they don't come

There are many options these days when it comes to children reaching school age. State schooling, Independent schooling, Flexi-Schooling, Homeschooling or Home Educating, World Schooling, Unschooling... the list goes on. However, most of us will, at some point, go and have a look around local schools to see what they are like, to work out what is best for our child and family, and to know that we have explored a range of options before making any decisions. As I'm writing thi

Busy bags are super useful resources to prep ahead of time, ready to whip out when you just need a focused 5 minutes. Here at the 6 I've...

What to pack for your baby or toddler when going on a sunny summer holiday: Under 3s Packing List

We've just got home from our first family holiday as 4 - a staycation at Centre Parcs Longleat! We had such a wonderful time and I would...

Want to know what resources and toys are best for babies' development between 3-6 months? Read this blog post to find out!

We love a seasonal book rotation here at The Know & Play Space. Here is a list of the wintery-themed books to enjoy together over these...

All about The Montessori Mobiles, the progression, and why they are beneficial

Within a few weeks, your baby's eyes are ready for their next visuall challenge. After The Munari Mobile , the next in the progression is...

When newborns are born, none of their senses are fully developed. Their sight is in fact one of the least developed senses at birth. They...

A blog post all about how to 'play' with newborns in a Montessori inspired way

When you hear the word 'Montessori', do you just think of wooden toys? It's a bit of a buzz word floating around at the moment and is...

There are tonnes of things you need for a newborn baby, like sleep suits, vests, nappies... of course you do. But with SO much on the market these days and every company saying you need this and buy this, what have we found GENUINELY useful with our newborn? Here are my top picks as a mama second time round. This doesn’t include everything we use or everything you’d need to get when having a baby, but they are things we use everyday without fail & things that life would be ha

What is Know & Play Preschool? Know & Play Preschool is a new part of The Know & Play Space. It features learning activity guides and...

Ho Ho Ho! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is coming and The Know & Play Space is here again to help you with all of...

Knowing I had a new baby on the way and a preschooler who LOVES me to play right alongside and with him all the time, I needed to set up...

What is Know & Play Preschool? Know & Play Preschool is a new part of The Know & Play Space. It features learning activity guides and...

10 ways to play with conkers

Although autumn brings with it the cooler days, the wet weather and the wind, it doesn't mean its then time to stay inside! There are so many learning opportunities and sensory experiences to be had... (and getting wet or chilly means you can come back in after and cosy up!)

One of my absolute favourite things to do during autumn time is to go out and collect conkers. There's something so magically wonderful...