tickit® Play Blog
Aug 9, 2024
Improving concentration though play: Preparing for the start of school by Amy Burton
Starting school is a big deal for all those involved and is certainly an Early Years milestone which will be remember...
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Aug 5, 2024
Introducing STEM activities through play by Amy Burton
As the Summer holidays are in full swing, many of us cast our thoughts to how we can prepare our children for the big...
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Jul 30, 2024
Exploring the concept of school through small world play by Amy Burton
As we wave goodbye to yet another academic year (my goodness don’t they just seem to fly by?!), our thoughts begin to...
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Jun 18, 2024
Fostering curiosity through play
Allowing children to explore, experiment and learn through play via a curiosity approach sets a foundation for their ...
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May 28, 2024
Light & Learn: Exciting adventures in illumination
As educators and parents seek different ways to enhance the learning experience for children, one method gaining sign...
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Apr 30, 2024
Using mirrors for speech development in the early years and beyond by William Laven
Firstly, let me introduce myself. My name is William Laven. You may be wondering, who is this person writing this art...
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Apr 16, 2024
Toys that don’t look like toys - blurring the lines between play and design.
Here at tickit we understand and wholeheartedly agree that toys should be available to all children during waking hou...
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Mar 27, 2024
Small space toys for big imaginations
Here at tickit we understand that not everyone will have a dedicated room or space for toys, and while we want to pro...
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Mar 25, 2024
Easter Extravaganza: Play the tickit way this Spring!
Spring has sprung, and with it comes the prospect of warmer weather, longer days, flowers starting to bloom… and East...
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Feb 20, 2024
Outdoor Play with tickit in Winter and Spring by Vicki Moulding
It can be hard to get outdoors in Winter when it’s very cold, damp and dark. However, there are perks to these cold m...
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Feb 8, 2024
Our Play Predictions 2024: A Glimpse into Tomorrow's Playtime Wonders
Kicking off the year in style, the Nuremberg Toy Fair in January was a playground of inspiration for parents, educato...
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Nov 29, 2023
Make the Switch to Open-Ended Toys this Christmas By Sheila O’Reilly
Hands up if you’ve ever bought presents that were played with for five minutes and then sat on a shelf gathering dust...
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