Childhood wasnt meant to happen on a screen
Learn. Understand.
Put Play Into Practice.
Simple, practical online courses designed to help parents, caregivers and educators understand how children learn through play — and how to create meaningful play experiences without making things complicated.
Learn at your own pace, take away practical ideas you can actually use, and feel more confident supporting the children in your care.


What Each Course Offers
LEARNING
MODULES
Explore key topics through clear, focused learning.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE
Easy-to-follow support throughout your learning journey.
PRACTICAL
EXERCISES
Put what you learn into practice with purposeful tasks.
REFLECTIVE
TASKS
Build deeper understanding through thoughtful reflection.
SUPPORTIVE LEARNING
Additional resources to build your knowledge and confidence.
REAL-LIFE
EXAMPLES
See how learning can be applied in everyday situations.
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Why Learn With The Child Unplugged?
Learning about play shouldn’t feel complicated. Our courses are designed to give you the knowledge, confidence and practical ideas to better support the children in your care.
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Practical, Not Overwhelming - Simple, realistic ideas that can be used in everyday homes, nurseries and learning environments.
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Created From Real Experience - Built from years of hands-on experience working with children, parents, nannies, caregivers and educators.
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Learn at Your Own Pace - Fit learning around your life. Dip in when you have time, revisit lessons and come back whenever you need a little inspiration.
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Understand the Why Behind Play - Go beyond simply collecting activity ideas. Understand why play matters, what children are learning and how to create experiences that truly support their development.
More than just play. It’s understanding how children learn, grow and thrive.

More than just play.
Hands-on opportunities to scoop, pour, mix, explore and discover through the senses.
Small worlds, role play and open-ended setups that encourage storytelling, language, creativity and imagination.
Need ideas?
IMAGINATIVE PLAY
Invitations to paint, make, build and create without the pressure of producing a perfect finished result.
FINE MOTOR ACTIVITES
Playful activities designed to encourage little hands to grasp, pinch, thread, transfer and manipulate.
CREATIVE PLAY












