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.