tickit® Play Blog
How to buy the perfect present this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, parents, relatives and friends are likely pondering the age-old question: what's th...
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tickit Christmas gift guide: more play, less waste - how to buy better, not more this Christmas
At tickit, we believe the power of play is made possible because of the endless imaginations of children.
With this i...
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Understanding Schematic Play
Have you ever wondered why your child carries around their bag of toys whilst playing rather than leaving it in one s...
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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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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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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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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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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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Exploring emotions in the early years by Rachel Comfort
Emotional intelligence spans far wider than just being able to express ourselves. It allows us to access more meaning...
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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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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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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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