STEM, Learning & Parenting
Explore STEM and STEAM activities, parenting tips, learning ideas and educational inspiration for raising curious, confident young minds.
From hands-on experiments and creative challenges to learning through play and everyday parenting, discover ideas to help children explore, question, create and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Glasgow Schools Ban YouTube: What Parents Need to Know About Keeping Your Children Safe Online
Recently, schools in Glasgow made headlines after banning primary school children from accessing YouTube on school iPads. The move came after reports of pupils being exposed to inappropriate content during lessons. However, this decision has sparked a wider...
How to Spark a Love of Learning Now Your Child Has Started School
Our daughter started school last September, so we know first-hand that starting school is a big milestone, for both children and parents! As little ones step into the world of classrooms, uniforms and new friends, parents often wonder, how can I keep my child curious...
With the Decline of Outdoor Play Spaces, Indoor Play for Kids Matters More Than Ever
In many towns and cities, outdoor play spaces for children are shrinking. Housing developments, parking lots and safety concerns mean kids have fewer safe places to run, climb and explore. For parents, this raises an important question, if outdoor play is harder to...
Gen Z Parents Are Choosing Tik Tok over Ofsted When Choosing Schools
When it comes to choosing the right school for their children, today’s parents are doing things differently. Gen Z parents (adults born in the late 1990s through the early 2010s) are bringing their digital-first habits into the world of education. Instead of relying...
10 Tips for Your Child’s First Week of Primary School
The first week of primary school is a significant milestone for both children and parents. We know because our own daughter starts primary school this year. For all of us parents of lockdown babies It's a time filled with anticipation, excitement and sprinkled with a...
Boosting Early Numeracy Skills in Children Through Play
The role of play in early childhood development is so important, it is a vital component of learning, especially when it comes to developing early numeracy skills. Lots of playful activities lays a strong foundation for mathematical understanding and helps children...
Outdoor Activity Ideas for Kids Aged 2-10 years
The sun is finally shining! So we thought we’d write a guide with some exciting activities to inspire kids to get outside and connect with nature. From escapades in the garden to expeditions in the wilderness, there's something for every young adventurer to enjoy. So...
What is the multiplication tables check and how can you prepare
The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is a key stage 2 statutory assessment. This check is taken by children in June at the end of year 4. The The Multiplication Tables Check’s purpose is to ensure that each child’s times tables knowledge is at the expected level. The...
Developmental milestones: what to expect in your child’s first Year
Welcome to the incredible journey of parenthood! From those precious first smiles to those wobbly first steps, every moment just feels so incredible. The first year of a baby's life is filled with remarkable milestones, each one marking a new achievement and a step...
How to smash sensory play and why it’s important
Sensory play is a favourite in our house! We try to do some sensory play with our daughter at least a few times per week. We love watching our daughter develop and thrive through this type of play. Sensory play is a crucial part of a child’s learning and development...
Hello, we’re Natalie & Denhue
We’re the founders of Little Scholars Playground. Between us we have 20 years experience of working in the Stem industry, so we’re also passionate about encouraging young children to embrace STEM.
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