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Playful Learning

Expert Insights from Alexis Ralphs

Alexis is a father of four and the founder of One Hundred Toys. With thirteen years’ experience teaching in London primary schools, he specialises in early years education and has trained at the University of London’s Institute of Education. His research focuses on schemas—recurring patterns in toddlers’ play that reveal how they explore and understand the world. In this blog, Alexis shares practical ideas to help parents and educators support children’s development through play.

    The right toy for the right child

    The right toy for the right child

    How did you play as a child? You had favorite toys and favorite games - but do you remember why you liked them? Was it something about the toy or w...

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    A recipe for fun: wooden play food

    A recipe for fun: wooden play food

    Let’s have some pizza! One slice for you, and you, and you - and one for me. That makes four. But there are six slices? What should we do with the ...

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