--- title: Okido Blog (2) description: Discover the World of Okido, explore our blog for news, insights, tips and advice to help your child learn and grow with Okido. (2) --- Welcome to OKIDO! 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OK, maybe not everything, but a whole lot more than we give it credit for. Science is based on curiosity; when children want to learn more about the world around them,\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/news/how-why-you-should-introduce-science-to-young-children) ### [Activities](https://blog.okido.com/tag/activities) ## [Recycled Crafts: Sustainable Activities to Raise Eco-Conscious Children](https://blog.okido.com/activities/recycled-crafts-sustainable-activities-to-raise-eco-conscious-children) When it comes to young children, it’s important to teach them about the environment and being kind to our planet. And what better way to do this than through play? Raising an eco-conscious child isn’t always easy – but make no mistake: to recycle\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/activities/recycled-crafts-sustainable-activities-to-raise-eco-conscious-children) ### [News](https://blog.okido.com/tag/news) ## [Mumpreneurs: Success Stories from Our Friends & Founders](https://blog.okido.com/news/mumpreneurs-success-stories-from-our-friends-founders) Many of us dream about running our own business, but when we have children, the flexibility that comes with working for ourselves is a real draw. The ‘mum economy’ –which refers to businesses run by mothers with children under 18 – is booming. In\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/news/mumpreneurs-success-stories-from-our-friends-founders) ### [STEAM](https://blog.okido.com/tag/steam) ### [Learning through play](https://blog.okido.com/tag/learning-through-play) ## [The Importance of STEM Learning Through Play](https://blog.okido.com/steam/the-importance-of-learning-through-play) Children are motivated to play, but when they do, they’re not just entertaining themselves; it’s one of the main ways that they learn. In fact, play is considered so important that the UN identified ‘the right to play’ as one of the cornerstones of\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/steam/the-importance-of-learning-through-play) ### [Activities](https://blog.okido.com/tag/activities) ## [Spring Craft & Science Activities for Children](https://blog.okido.com/activities/25907) Fun Spring Crafts & Science Activities for Children With the Easter holidays approaching and the weather warming up, it’s the perfect time to do some spring themed activities with your children; they’re a great way to teach young Messy fans all\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/activities/25907) ### [STEAM](https://blog.okido.com/tag/steam) ## [Coding for kids: How To Get Young Children Interested in Coding](https://blog.okido.com/steam/how-to-get-young-children-interested-in-coding) In a digital age, we can’t underestimate the real-world value of coding. As the children of today grow up in a world that relies heavily on technology, one of the best ways to prepare them for tomorrow is by helping them learn to code. [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/steam/how-to-get-young-children-interested-in-coding) ### [STEAM](https://blog.okido.com/tag/steam) ## [STEAMer of the Month: OjO](https://blog.okido.com/steam/steamer-of-the-month-ojo) In the first of our blog series celebrating our STEAM education pioneers (that's Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) we chat to OjO who have big plans for 2019... Tell us a little bit about what you do? OjO is a pioneering\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/steam/steamer-of-the-month-ojo) ### [Activities](https://blog.okido.com/tag/activities) ## [All About Pancake Day – Pancake Recipes for Shrove Tuesday](https://blog.okido.com/activities/all-about-pancake-day-pancake-recipes-for-shrove-tuesday) Pancake Day – or Shrove Tuesday – is almost here, but there’s a lot more to it than you may think. In fact, the tradition has been carried out for hundreds of years; the British custom of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday dates back to the 16th\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/activities/all-about-pancake-day-pancake-recipes-for-shrove-tuesday) ### [News](https://blog.okido.com/tag/news) ### [plastic-free](https://blog.okido.com/tag/plastic-free) ### [environment](https://blog.okido.com/tag/environment) ## [Green Parenting: Plastic Free, Eco Friendly Kids Toys](https://blog.okido.com/news/green-parenting-eco-friendly-plastic-free-toys) Looking to cut down on plastic? Hard when small scientists want toys to play with. Fortunately, sparking a life-long love of art and science doesn’t require you to compromise your carbon footprint; in fact, there are lots of toys out there that\[…\] [Read More](https://blog.okido.com/news/green-parenting-eco-friendly-plastic-free-toys) ### [Activities](https://blog.okido.com/tag/activities) ## [Vegan Recipes for Children](https://blog.okido.com/activities/vegan-recipes-for-children) Did you know that it’s Veganuary? During the month of January, families across the UK stave off meat and dairy products in order to limit their impact on the environment. 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