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Know & Play's newborn top picks - 15 things we use and love with our baby

6 days ago

Know & Play's newborn top picks - 15 things we use and love with our baby

There are tonnes of things you need for a newborn baby, like sleep suits, vests, nappies... of course you do. But with SO much on the...

4 things you need for play outdoors this Autumn

The Know & Play Space

Sep 25

Autumn

4 things you need for play outdoors this Autumn

Although autumn brings with it the cooler days, the wet weather and the wind, it doesn't mean its then time to stay inside! There are so...

How to keep conkers fresher for longer and stop them going mouldy

The Know & Play Space

Sep 23

Autumn

How to keep conkers fresher for longer and stop them going mouldy

One of my absolute favourite things to do during autumn time is to go out and collect conkers. There's something so magically wonderful...

Toddler / Preschooler Garden Play Spaces Tour 2023 & 2024

The Know & Play Space

May 22

Play-Based Learning

Toddler / Preschooler Garden Play Spaces Tour 2023 & 2024

Creating enabling and prepared environments is a passion of mine, so making toddler-friendly spaces both indoors and outdoors is...

What's on my 2.5 year old's play space shelves? | May 2024 Playroom & Toy Rotation

The Know & Play Space

May 2

Play-Based Learning

What's on my 2.5 year old's play space shelves? | May 2024 Playroom & Toy Rotation

It's been a good while since I had a really good blitz of the play space and did a proper toy roation. My HG has meant that I keep...

Playroom Rotation: What's on my 28 month old's play space and creative area shelves?

The Know & Play Space

Feb 9

Play-Based Learning

Playroom Rotation: What's on my 28 month old's play space and creative area shelves?

Toy rotation is so important when supporting your child's development at home. Observing your child - watching what they are doing, what...

8 ways to avoid overwhelming and overstimulating your child(ren) this Christmas

The Know & Play Space

Dec 18, 2023

All things Parenting

8 ways to avoid overwhelming and overstimulating your child(ren) this Christmas

Christmas is SUCH a wonderful time of the year, but it also often brings heightened emotions from both adults and children, lots of 'out...

Play Check - Toys and resources we want to be offering our children

The Know & Play Space

Nov 15, 2023

Play-Based Learning

Play Check - Toys and resources we want to be offering our children

At The Know & Play Space, we understand the importance of children's holistic development. We can support this through the toys,...

The Ultimate Packing List for travelling with a Baby or Toddler

The Know & Play Space

Aug 5, 2023

Montessori Prepared Environment

The Ultimate Packing List for travelling with a Baby or Toddler

For many of us, we won't have been abroad in a good few years due to the pandemic, and for the majority of us... we're now going abroad...

Managing Challenging Toddler Behaviour & their Desire for Control

The Know & Play Space

Jul 15, 2023

All things Parenting

Managing Challenging Toddler Behaviour & their Desire for Control

Toddlers are incredible, and yes, although their behaviour may be challenging, frustrating and hard to manage at times, it is all because...

How to create an 'Enabling Environment' at home

The Know & Play Space

May 8, 2023

Montessori Prepared Environment

How to create an 'Enabling Environment' at home

If you follow us on Instagram, you may have spotted or heard me talking about creating an 'enabling environment' a few times, as that's...

Montessori-inspired swaps you can make in your home - Part 1

The Know & Play Space

Apr 10, 2023

All things Parenting

Montessori-inspired swaps you can make in your home - Part 1

Wanting to be more 'Montessori' at home but not sure where to start? Here are some swaps that you can make that align with the Montessori...

12 months of Montessori - March: How to do Montessori at home and be a working parent

The Know & Play Space

Apr 3, 2023

All things Montessori

12 months of Montessori - March: How to do Montessori at home and be a working parent

Montessori is a commitment. It's a commitment to parenting in a respectful, child-led way. However... how do you commit to an approach at...

How we transitioned our toddler to a Montessori Floor Bed and what the benefits are

The Know & Play Space

Mar 29, 2023

Montessori Prepared Environment

How we transitioned our toddler to a Montessori Floor Bed and what the benefits are

So, we did a thing at the weekend... we finally transitioned Isaac to a floor bed! It's been an idea we have been toying with for a...

12 months of Montessori: January - An overview of our journey so far

The Know & Play Space

Mar 16, 2023

All things Montessori

12 months of Montessori: January - An overview of our journey so far

Well hello! Welcome back to our new Know & Play Space... and to 2023! I'm pretty sure we've all blinked and 2020 has turned into 2023......