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Hello, my name is Emma and I write the blog Science Sparks. Learning Resources kindly asked me to share some tips about how to get children involved with science at home and tell you all about my brand new book, This Is Rocket Science!!

My children and I had a great time working together to design and create the activities in the book, it was a real family effort. People often ask me how I think of ideas for Science Sparks, but the truth is most of the activities come from questions my children ask and then one thing tends to lead on to another. read more

Add to our range of Beaker Creatures!

Learning Resources are giving children the chance to have their very own Beaker Creature design made into a plush toy!

Throughout August, we’re inviting your kids to send us their unique Beaker Creature designs to enter our competition. Five lucky winners from the UK will then be chosen at random and will receive a plush toy of their design made by Custom Cuddlies. read more

Outdoor play boosts kids’ confidence, develops their motor skills and brings out their natural curiosity. Keeping outings fresh and interesting can be a challenge, so we’ve done the hard work for you: read on for our favourite outdoor activities to inspire your little adventurers.

Rule the countryside with a nature crown

Rule the countryside. All you’ll need is some paper, a roll of tape and some scavenged bits and bobs from the great outdoors. This fun activity comes courtesy of Muddy Puddles. They’ve even got a printable activity sheet that you can take out and about with you. Alternatively, watch their video: read more

Chloe, blogger at Life Unexpected, and her daughter Evie help Learning Resources celebrate International Bath Day.

Did you know that it’s International Bath Day on June 14th? What better way to celebrate than letting your kids splash in the bath with some super fun, but educational bath toys!

Inspired by International Bath Day, Learning Resources have sent us three of their favourite bath toys to try out and review with Evie, my four year old daughter. read more

I’m Georgina, I’m a mum of two, qualified teacher/ SENCO and have set up my own tutoring service for children with special educational needs.

I run The SEN Resources Blog, a site to support parents and teachers. The SEN Resources Blog provides advice and suggests fun, skill-based activities that can be tried at home. It also recommends children’s resources, toys and books. read more

Product: Botley™ The Coding Robot Activity Set

About Botley: Botley is a fun, friendly robot that teaches critical coding skills to children as young as five through play.  Botley is entirely screen-free.

Price: £79

Jo Moore, a reception and year 1 teacher at Snettisham Primary School in Norfolk, was asked to test Botley™ the Coding Robot Activity Set. read more

Actress Amy Nuttall is best known for her roles in Downton Abbey and Emmerdale, but away from the screen she is mother to her little girl.

Amy and her three year old daughter have enjoyed playing with Learning Resources’ toys.  Here is Amy’s feedback…

“Having recently received a few different toys from Learning Resources, I quickly went back to the website and got carried away ordering more. They are so different from any other toys on the market AND they are educational which, as a parent, I feel is a huge bonus! read more

Mathematical principles are core to our understanding of other subjects and the wider world. Whatever your child’s age, bringing maths to life through the subjects they love can open the door to a deeper understanding of the subject.

 Maths Inspires Art

Since the 4th century, artists have taken inspiration from mathematics. From the tessellations of Escher to the computer visualizations of four-dimensional geometry by Tony Robbin — maths and art go hand in hand. read more

We’ve teamed up with top foodie bloggers, Farmersgirl Kitchen, Sneaky Veg and Fish is the Dish, to bring you some tasty Easter treat recipes for you to try. Cooking as a family is a brilliant way for little ones to learn to work together and practise their maths by measuring and calculating servings. read more

Are you looking for something fun to do with the kids this Mother’s Day? Keep brains ticking and the whole family engaged with our selection of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) activities. There’s something for everyone, indoor and out!

Dye your own flowers

This simple and stunning experiment is a great way to introduce preschoolers to scientific investigations and natural science. Not only does it give children the opportunity to learn how water transfers through a plant, but the end result will make a great present for Mummy on Mother’s Day too! You’ll need some white flowers (when in season, daisies from the garden will work), glasses of water, a selection of food dye and a sharp knife. Visit redtri.com for more details! read more