Guest Blog

The Importance of Magic and Make Believe from International Elf Service

International Elf Service is a spirited and determined female led small business that inspires children through the joy of reading, creative thinking, screen-free learning and audiobooks, family togetherness, kindness and a love for their planet and each other. 

They combine brilliantly unique, original storytelling with independent, cross-curricular learning about our incredible world. They do this via beautiful personalised letters and fantastical chronicles sent from Magical Places (some familiar and some less so) … for children to discover mysteriously around their home. 

Their mission is to share the excitement of Childhood Magic, Wizards & Wonders, Christmas Elves, Fairies and other captivating characters through magical stories that open up conversations, support children’s emotional growth and educational development, and strengthen their sense of mental health and self-esteem.

Pretend play is not only fun for your little one but also a great time to build their speech and language skills! Try these five research backed and parent approved tips you can use when playing with your little that supports their speech and language development. Written by Kelly from Bridging Child Development.

In this guest blog, Boogie Mites explore how music can be used to support and enhance schematic play both at home and in early years settings.

Did you know around 80% of children are not meeting their recommended physical activity guidelines and pre-school children spend around 70% of their day sitting. Scary right!? Read this guest blog from the amazing Kids Collab to find out about the benefits of physical development and how you can promote it at home.