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Easy science experiments for kids

Children are natural scientists and spend their first few years trying to learn as much…

Home Learning

10 Rainbow facts for kids

Children all over the country are drawing and painting rainbows to spread a message of…

Home Learning

Parent-approved easy homeschooling tips

Parents across the UK have found themselves in their new role as home educator. It…

How to balance home learning expectations

For the first time in recent history, most parents across the UK have had to step into the role of being home educators during this season of school closures. For…

Make your own phonics game

If you have a child in early primary school, you’ll be familiar with phonics. These are the building blocks used to teach children to read and write. Teaching phonics at…

10 fascinating facts about Peru

Curious Coding Critters™ Ranger & Zip packed their bags and set off on their Coding Critters World Adventure Stories to the exciting country of Peru in South America. Imagine their…

Free resources for home learning

As parents and children spend more time at home, we’ve put together free resources for home learning to support families. Designed to keep children engaged, they’ll turn this time at…

10 facts about India for kids

Did you know, India has a spa for elephants and on their World Adventures Stories, Coding Critters™ dinos, Rumble and Bumble discovered this and another 10 facts about India kids.…

Safe ways to keep kids connected with nature

The weather is warming up and families are eager to head outdoors and enjoy the sunshine, greenery and bountiful array of British birds, bees, and bugs. But if you’re stuck…

WIN! Go on a digital Easter egg Hunt

(Please note this competition is now closed. Check in with us next year for more Easter fun!) Join us on a digital Easter egg hunt and win! To celebrate Easter,…

Alternative Easter present ideas for children

Wondering what alternative treats to put in Easter baskets this year? Head off on an eggciting learning journey with our eggceptional range of alternative Easter gifts. From a bunny-themed robot…

Explore your spring garden

It might seem like there wasn’t a lot going on in your garden after the long cold of winter, but your garden in spring is waking up. You’ll soon start…

10 fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt

The Ancient Egyptians were crazy about cats! They loved cats so much they worshipped a cat goddess named Bastet (also known as Bast). No wonder our Coding Critters™ cats Scamper…

Three young children do fun experiments to learn about science

Top science activities and ideas for British Science Week

Introducing your little learner to the wonders of STEM learning can be a fun journey of discovery for the entire family. There are loads of festivals, events and activities including British…

A young girl is sitting at a desk writing about science while wearing safety goggles

Our Best Science Toys for 8 Year Olds

Children are natural-born scientists. They love taking things apart to explore how they work and observing the world around them. By the time they’re eight, children are on a mission…

Our Best Science Toys for 4 Year Olds

Kids learn best by doing and for curious little learners, our best science toys for four-year-olds are a fun, engaging way to introduce the wonders of science through hands-on play.…

A child and her mother preparing the garden to start growing vegetables.

How to get your garden ready for growing vegetables – a kid’s guide!

You’ve probably seen our guide to growing fruit and vegetables and had a fun time last year putting it to the test with the kids. During the winter months, your…