Little Explorers for the Little Ones: Gifting Your Kids the Love of Learning

The holiday season is here, bringing with it the joy of gift-giving!

However, when selecting gifts for children, we often find ourselves resorting to the usual—toys, clothes, gadgets, or cash. While these presents are appreciated, there is one gift that should take priority: the gift of knowledge.

While it might sound cliché, the truth remains that as parents, guardians, and teachers, we carry the responsibility of nurturing the intellectual growth of our children. One of the most powerful ways to do this is by providing them with enriching learning materials, particularly books, that will spark their curiosity and foster a love for learning.

The Power of Books in Early Childhood Learning

Gift-giving during the holidays is an opportunity to lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Research shows that early childhood education is crucial, as up to 90% of a child’s brain development occurs before the age of five. This is why gifting books during this stage is so important—it helps build the scaffolding for more complex learning as children grow.

By giving children access to books, we’re providing them with the tools to become lifelong learners. Thankfully, Rex Education offers a wealth of engaging titles that make this journey both enjoyable and educational. One standout collection is Rex Education’s Little Explorers series, launched in December 2022, which is designed specifically for early childhood education.

Rex Education’s Little Explorers Series: A Gift for Lifelong Learning

The Little Explorers series from Rex Education is a collection of age-appropriate, research-based learning materials that focus on the six key developmental domains outlined by the Early Childhood Care and Development Council. These domains include:

Physical Health, Well-being, and Motor Development: Promoting fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

• Social-Emotional Development: Fostering empathy, self-awareness, and social interaction
• Character and Values Development: Building positive character traits and values
• Cognitive/Intellectual Development: Enhancing critical thinking and concentration
• Language Development: Expanding vocabulary and communication skills
• Aesthetic Development: Nurturing creativity and talent development

Titles like Meet My Family, World Around Me, and Me, Myself, and I are designed to engage children’s cognitive and social-emotional development while nurturing their critical thinking skills. These books help children express their feelings, improve their self-awareness, and make learning fun through interactive methods.

Early Childhood Education: A Lifelong Investment

"As a lifelong learning partner to every Filipino, Rex Education has always believed that investing in early childhood education (ECE) is essential to preparing children for life," says Don Timothy Buhain, CEO of Rex Education. "With the introduction of Little Explorers, we aim to empower parents with quality, research-based, and age-appropriate learning solutions that jumpstart their children’s education before formal schooling begins."

By offering Little Explorers, Rex Education strives to provide children with the best start in life. This collection supports parents’ aspirations to provide their children with the tools they need for a bright future, fostering strong foundations in critical early years of learning.

The Gift of Knowledge: More Than Just a Present

At the heart of every gift-giving occasion is the desire to provide the best for our children. While toys and gadgets are enjoyable, books from Rex Education’s Little Explorers series offer something even more valuable—knowledge. These books aren’t just presents; they’re a stepping stone to a lifetime of learning, growth, and success.

Discover more about Rex Education’s Little Explorers series and explore their early childhood education resources by visiting rex.com.ph. For easy holiday shopping, you can also place your orders online at Rex Store, Lazada, or Shopee.

Give the gift of knowledge this holiday season—because the best gift you can give a child is the love of learning.