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Every year at OjO we welcome summer interns... and this year we had Ella from New York join us (virtually!). Ella has been leading a new affiliate program project, from research to helping plan a webinar to welcome everyone. Also...

  The summer holiday is a much awaited break from the pressures of school and responsibility. It is a time for kids to relax, play and reset. However, their brains can do a little too much relaxing, resulting in the...

Jeanie is joining the global OjO team from North Carolina, USA as our new Sales Manager. She is on the Executive Board of Directors and the Finance Committee of ASTRA, an organisation who supports toy stores & manufacturers across the USA....

This printmaking Ed-Venture is an easy introduction to printmaking which has numerous developmental benefits for your child. I will help them to improve their bilateral communication, fine motor skills and their self-control (because good things come to those who wait...

Summer is coming, yes it really is, so make the most of it with this tasty WELL-BEING activity and enjoy a delicious ‘pizza’ that you can eat with enthusiasm and without regret! Help your little one learn about healthy eating...

 This STEM engineering is a fun and healthy way to encourage your little one to construct interesting shapes and structures. Use your imagination and see what you can come up with.  It will encourage and enhance; problem solving, motor skills...

Here at OjO, you’d think we are biased about board games as… well… we design and create them! However, we think our love for board games and play based learning is justified because we have done lots of research to...

You probably don’t need me to tell you how vital it is to prepare children for the challenges they will face in the wider world. It takes resilience to seize opportunities when they arise and overcome the setbacks that life...

Did you know play is considered so important to optimal child development that it has been recognised by the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights as a right of every child. Through play, children develop language, social and emotional...

At OjO we firmly believe that sharing a book with a child is one of the most enjoyable and worthwhile things you can do as a parent. Not only is it easy to do, it’s immensely rewarding and valuable!  There...

Here is our glossary of words and phrases which might be used in early years learning activities and STEM resources.  These terms can be used a lot in early years educational resources, but for a new-to- homeschooling parent it can be...

For Autism Awareness week 2021, we thought we would put together some resources for all children and families to learn about autism. The list is full of resources pulled from amazing creators many of which have autism themselves. There are...

Babies are born with extremely advanced brains and are capable of more than you think. Learn the timeline of your child's developmental milestones and find out how you can make the most of the crucial early years window. You will learn some staggering facts about your kid's brain and take home some key tips you can easily implement at home and get your child school and life ready!

It’s beginning to feel and look like springtime and Easter is around the corner! Here are 4 educational activities you can try with your child, to supplement your home learning. You might be in the garden, in the park, in the supermarket… but wherever you are there many simple and fun games you can do to entertain and educate your child at the same time!

Does your child have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset? There are so many reasons why a growth mindset is a positive and important way for you and your child to think. Learn all you need to know in this guide, from WHY it is so important to have an open growth mindset to HOW you can help your child develop one.