Early Childhood Insights from Edx Education

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At Edx Education, we believe that play is the foundation of learning. For over 25 years, we’ve been committed to supporting families and educators with high quality, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational toys that inspire curiosity, confidence, and creativity.

As early childhood education continues to evolve, one thing remains constant children learn best through play. Whether at home or in the classroom, playful experiences spark exploration, build essential skills, and encourage lifelong learning. In this article, we explore three key trends shaping the early years and how Edx Education is helping children thrive through hands-on learning.

Sensory Play: A Key to Early Development

Sensory play is essential for young children’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development. It activates the senses sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste helping children better understand the world around them.

For children of all abilities, including those with sensory processing differences, sensory rich activities provide calming, engaging experiences that improve focus, coordination, and communication. Products like Edx Education’s Rainbow Pebbles®, tactile mats, and sensory trays encourage exploration through hands on learning.

Parents and teachers love that Edx Education products are safe, durable, and thoughtfully designed to support early milestones. By adding sensory play into daily routines, families can promote problem solving, language development, and independent learning in a joyful and meaningful way.

Sand & Water Play: Open-Ended, Messy Fun with Purpose

Sand and water play remains one of the most beloved and beneficial activities in early childhood. These open ended experiences allow children to pour, scoop, build, and create while learning about cause and effect, measurement, and texture.

Children naturally explore science and math concepts through play developing fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and social communication. Whether it’s filling a bucket, building a tower, or watching water flow, every interaction builds knowledge and confidence.

At Edx Education, our sand and water trays, tools, and activity sets are designed with child safety and developmental goals in mind. They’re easy to use, encourage creativity, and are trusted by parents and educators around the world.

STEAM Starts with Play

Children are natural problem-solvers, thinkers, and inventors. Introducing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts early through play sets the stage for future success.

With toys like MyGears®, Number Rods to Go, and Linking Cubes, children engage in fun, hands-on challenges that encourage them to build, test, and discover. These activities support logical reasoning, resilience, and teamwork, all while building foundational math and engineering skills.

At Edx Education, every product is designed to meet global safety standards and support key learning outcomes. Our educational toys are the trusted choice for parents who value quality, purpose, and play.

Why Families Choose Edx Education

Parents, caregivers, and educators across the globe choose Edx Education for one reason we put children first. From early learners to school-aged children, our educational toys and resources are crafted to inspire every stage of development through the power of play.

  • Quality you can trust: Our products are made with durable, child safe materials and meet international safety standards.

  • Designed by experts: We collaborate with educators and child development specialists to ensure every toy supports real learning.

  • A trusted parent choice: With millions of products sold worldwide, Edx Education is proud to be a go-to brand for hands-on learning.

  • Learning through play resources: We offer free downloadable activities, blog articles, and the Play, Learn & Create podcast to support every child’s learning journey.

Join the Play-Based Learning Movement

Research confirms what caregivers already know children learn best through meaningful play. When we provide opportunities to explore, discover, and imagine, we nurture more than just academic skills we help raise confident, capable, and curious children.

At Edx Education, our mission is to make learning joyful, safe, and purposeful. From sensory play and sand and water activities to early STEAM challenges, our toys and tools are designed to grow with your child supporting milestones, sparking creativity, and building a lifelong love of learning.

Explore our award-winning educational toys, discover free learning resources, or listen to expert insights on our Play, Learn & Create podcast. Together, let’s make every day a learning adventure through the power of play.