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  • 5 Ways you can help the Environment

    by Stumped Admin
    Everyone is slowly becoming more aware of the impact we all have on the environment and on a good note. A lot of people are starting to take actio...
    Posted in Building, DIY, Environment, Environment Day, Kit, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Sustainable Brand, Sustainable Toys, Toddler

  • The importance of Block Play in the early development of Mathematical thinking

    by Stumped Admin
    April is mathematics awareness month and here at Stumped we are passionate about early childhood learning! South Africa, along with many other coun...
    Posted in Block Play, Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, Math, Mathematics, Open ended play

  • 3 Montessori Parenting Techniques To Put Into Practice

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    “... on almost every survey, people who had spent at least two years in Montessori, had higher well-being than  people who never went to Montessori...

  • Why You Should Encourage "Small World Play" In Your Toddler

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    What is "Small World Play"? Encouraging self-expression, confidence and exploration, Small World Play is another wonderful tool using figures and r...

  • 5 Parenting Trends To Try In 2022

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    In 2022, parents are challenged by the new normal, the era of exciting technological opportunities for play and learning and many trends calling fo...

  • Creating “Invitations To Play” At Home

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    After the Second World War, in a region of Italy called Reggio Emilia, a psychologist called Loris Malaguzzi developed a new approach to learning f...

  • 7 Tips For A More Eco-Friendly Christmas

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s make it the most sustainable yet – a new green tradition. At a time when shopping can induce near h...

  • Why You and Your Garden Need an Insect Hotel

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    “To the extent that we value a diverse food supply with minimized trauma to the environments where it is produced, we will place a high value indee...

  • Playfulness – Developing Play As A Skill

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
      Every child deserves the chance to develop to their full potential and enjoy the many rewards that come with fun and light-hearted play and playf...

  • Why we should remember to celebrate Heritage Day and teach our kids about it

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    The Irish have St Patrick’s Day, the French have Bastille Day, the Australians have Australia Day and we have Heritage Day, also known as National ...

  • 5 (FREE!) Educational Apps - Technology As Support For Parents

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    We hugely encourage the value of outdoor play, nature study and off-screen time, but every parent can agree that technology does have its benefits ...

  • The Importance of Shapes & Patterns During Toddler Play

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    Shapes shape the world. They are everywhere, from rectangular doors to circular wheels, octagonal road signs and triangular roofs. According to chi...