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<![CDATA[Green Bean Collection - News & Media]]>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:28:04 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[Discover the World of Green Bean Magazines!]]>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:16:24 GMThttps://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/bean-news/discover-the-world-of-green-bean-magazinesEngaging ways to keep your little ones entertained...

Looking for fun, engaging ways to keep your little ones entertained and learning throughout the summer season? Welcome to the Green Bean Magazine collection! Dive into an exciting universe with Green Bean and friends to see what thrilling adventures await today.

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What’s Inside Every Issue?
Each magazine is packed with interactive content designed to boost fine motor skills and keep young minds active, including:

Exclusive short stories to ignite imagination
Fun colouring sheets and spot-the-difference puzzles
Word count activities to support early literacy
Collectible stickers and exciting giveaways

Head over to the Green Bean Collection today to browse our full selection of magazines, eco-friendly toys, reading books, and much more!

Children's Magazine | Fun Garden Adventures

£3.99

Only a few left!

7in1 Card Game | Green Bean and Friends™

£6.99

Soft Toy | Green Bean™

£8.99

Children's Magazines

Games & Puzzles

Children's Toys

]]><![CDATA[Embrace a BIG, BOLD, and BRIGHT Summer with Green Bean & Friends!]]>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:20:40 GMThttps://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/bean-news/embrace-a-big-bold-and-bright-summer-with-green-bean-friendsBecome young growers with our eco-friendly gardening range

At Green Bean Studios, our hearts beat for our three core pillars: COMMUNITY ● EARTH ● KIDS.

As we dive into the sun-drenched months of summer we are thrilled to share how you can make this season truly unforgettable with educational play and adventures.

Outdoor Adventures & Earth-Friendly Fun
Summer is the perfect time to nurture a love for the EARTH. Encourage your little ones to become young growers with our eco-friendly gardening range. Whether it’s planting Green Bean’s Bean Pack seeds or exploring the garden with Beckett the Bee, there is so much joy to be found in the fresh air. Our Easy Flyer Kites, made with sustainable bamboo and cornstarch bags, are must-haves for beach days and backyard fun!

Soft Toy | Green Bean™

£8.99

Beckett's Bee Mix | Garden

£3.99

Only a few left!

Soft Toy | Beckett The Bee™

£23.99

Sparking Curiosity Through Reading & Play
We believe that KIDS thrive when learning is fun! Reading together creates precious moments and special memories. Dive into the world of literacy with the Green Bean Book Collection, designed to support early years milestones. From vibrant board books for babies to engaging stories like Green Bean’s Garden, there’s a journey waiting for every reader.

Looking for educational games on the go? Our 7-in-1 Card Games are the ideal travel companions, helping children develop concentration and motor skills while playing classic games like Snap and Pairs.

Children's Toys

Children's Books

Garden & Outdoor Play

Building a Vibrant COMMUNITY
We are so grateful for our growing COMMUNITY. From celebration days to radio highlights featuring our founder Anita Frost, we love connecting with you. Stay updated on all our latest news and events by visiting our News page or joining the Kids Club.
Let’s make this summer BIG, BOLD, and BRIGHT together! Visit the Green Bean Collection Shop today to discover toys, books, and collectibles that spark joy and discovery.

Baby Bean 0 to 24M

Preschool Bean 2 to 5Y

Jumping Bean 5 to 7Y

]]><![CDATA[Nurturing Potential: Supporting Children with Global Developmental Delay]]>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMThttps://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/bean-news/nurturing-potential-supporting-children-with-global-developmental-delayBridging the Gap Through Playful Learning

At Green Bean Studios, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive during their most formative years. However, for many families, the journey involves navigating the complexities of Global Developmental Delay (GDD). GDD is a diagnosis typically given to children under the age of five who lag behind expected milestones in two or more key areas, such as motor skills, speech, cognition, or social functioning.

The statistics are sobering: the prevalence of developmental delays has increased significantly, with early intervention efforts now costing the UK economy an estimated £17 billion annually. Recognising this critical need, Green Bean Studios was established to provide high-quality solutions that support children in reaching their full potential.

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Mitigating the Impact of the Digital Divide
Modern childhood is increasingly defined by screens, yet excessive passive media use can present significant hurdles for children with GDD. Technology affects GDD in two major ways: while it offers advanced diagnostic tools, excessive screen time can exacerbate delays in the following areas:

Language Setbacks: Passive media reduces the frequency of real-life conversations, which can hinder the development of expressive speech and vocabulary.
Social Struggles: Hand-held devices can limit face-to-face eye contact and the ability to read emotional cues, slowing essential social-emotional growth.
Motor Inactivity: Time spent sitting still with a screen prevents children from practising vital gross and fine motor skills, such as crawling, balancing, and grasping.

Green Bean Studios addresses these challenges by offering a "multi-IP" approach that prioritises active, multi-sensory engagement. Our collection, ranging from collectible books and eco-friendly toys to outdoor playthings, is designed to pull children away from passive screens and into a world of physical exploration and imaginative play.

Soft Toy | Green Bean™

£8.99

Green Bean's Garden

£14.99

Soft Toy | Mr Bear™

£6.99

A Research-Led Path to School Readiness
Our foundation is built on over 20 years of child development expertise. The Green Bean character was meticulously crafted not just for entertainment, but as a "character for good" that mirrors the requirements for successfully boosting development.

Development Pillar | How Green Bean Supports Your Child

Communication
Innovative storytelling techniques nurture a passion for reading and support children overcoming speech delays.

Social & Emotional
The brand promotes resilience and the ability to share, helping children adapt to new environments like nurseries or schools.

Physical Skills
Our toys and outdoor resources encourage "Jumping Bean" energy, fostering coordination and gross motor development.

Cognition
Fun, focused learning activities improve concentration and curiosity, aligning with the EYFS curriculum.

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Overcoming Barriers: Proven Success
We have seen firsthand how the right support can transform a child’s trajectory. Our approach has been validated through Innovate UK-funded research, resulting in the Minimum Play Programme (MPP), which received a 90% approval rating from parents.

More importantly, our community has shared transformative stories:

Case Study: One young boy, who was mute at age two and a half, began his "Green Bean journey." By the time he started school, he was a fluent reader and was even chosen as the narrator for his school nativity—an achievement his parents directly attribute to the brand.

Baby Bean 0 to 24M

Preschool Bean 2 to 5Y

Jumping Bean 5 to 7Y

Soft Toys

Children's Books

Children's Magazines

The Green Bean Promise
Green Bean Studios is more than a brand; it is a mission-led ecosystem dedicated to the next generation. By blending social science with creative innovation, we provide the tools children need to become school-ready and work-ready for the future.

Whether it is through our books sold at Waterstones or our partnership with organisations like the National Literacy Trust and KPMG, we are committed to ensuring that every child can play, learn, and embark on adventures without hindrance.

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]]><![CDATA[Ideas for Fun Things to do Come Rain or Shine, with the Kids]]>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:59:27 GMThttps://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/bean-news/ideas-for-fun-things-to-do-come-rain-or-shine-with-the-kidsGreen Bean’s Garden and Adventure

Calling all little gardeners! It's time to head out into the garden and create something truly wonderful with the Green Bean pack—a special pack filled with little beans, supported by Green Bean himself. You can enhance this package with one of our wonderful stories, *Green Bean’s Garden and Adventure*, where Green Bean explores the garden alongside his friends. Who could it be? Mr. Bear? Bobby the Snail? Flick through the pages to discover who he meets as he goes on a brand-new adventure!

Ideas for Fun Things to do Come Rain or Shine, with the Kids

Soft Toy | Green Bean™

£8.99

Green Bean's Garden

£14.99

Green Bean's Bean Pack | Outdoor & Garden Play Essentials

£3.99

Only a few left!

Explore the entire Green Bean Collection, which offers a wonderful range of play toys, reading books, and outdoor play activities. It's still not too late to get your green beans into the ground and watch them sprout! Being able to learn, play, and go on fun adventures while watching things grow is a wonderful opportunity for children. From daily watering to finding the perfect spot where they can get plenty of sunshine, learning how to care for their plants creates key, precious moments for the child, as well as for you as a parent, grandparent, or relative.

Soft Toy | Beckett The Bee™

£23.99

Beckett's Bee Mix | Garden

£3.99

Only a few left!

Children's Jigsaw Puzzle | Green Bean and Friends™

£5.99

So pick up your Green Bean pack today and start your own green bean adventures! You could also add a trip to the local garden centre this season to help children discover more about what grows in the garden, from vegetables and fruits to botanicals and wondrous flowers. Keep children curious, as their young minds are already eager to learn and discover, and the absolute best way to do that is through nature and spending quality time with you. Enjoy your Green Bean collection, and be sure to let us know how your green beans get on growing!

Getting Started
French beans (Phaseolusvulgaris) are an easy-to-grow crop, ideal for every size of garden, with both climbing and dwarf types to choose from. Grow them in the ground or in containers in a warm, sunny spot for summer harvests of delicious stringless pods. RHS

Family-friendly places to visit
Looking for a day out with the kids that'll keep everyone entertained? Find ideas for fun things to do, come rain or shine, at our family-friendly places near you. NATIONAL TRUST FOR KIDS

]]><![CDATA[Give your child the best start in life with these early learning resources]]>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:09:08 GMThttps://www.greenbeancollection.co.uk/bean-news/give-your-child-the-best-start-in-life-with-these-early-learning-resourcesThis board books gift set includes three fun and interactive board books from the Green Bean Collection® which are perfect for children from birth up to five years old. Comprising Green Bean's Shapes, Green Bean's Colours, and Green Bean's Numbers, this educational set is specially designed to help children develop key skills from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, including observation, number recognition, mathematics, and colour recognition, whilst teaching new vocabulary.

Give your child the best start in life with these early learning resources

Each book focuses on an essential learning area to ensure an enriching experience: with Green Bean's Colours, children learn to identify different colours through bold illustrations and an engaging layout that stimulates the imagination and aids their understanding of the world around them.

Green Bean's Shapes provides a great introduction to foundational geometry, supporting pattern recognition, spatial awareness, communication, and creative skills. Green Bean's Numbers boosts mathematical capabilities via observational learning; this 20-page book pairs large, clear numbers and written words with isolated objects, encouraging parents and educators to trace numerals and count together to promote word recognition and early arithmetic.

Soft Toy | Green Bean™

£8.99

Children's | Board Books | Collection

£14.99

Green Bean’s Bedtime | Bedtime Storybook

£4.99

Throughout each book, the lovable character Green Bean appears as a consistent companion to support children on their learning journey. Furthermore, all products are sustainably crafted using eco-friendly methods and recycled materials. Give your child the best start in life with these early learning resources, or buy them as a beautiful addition to a child's bookshelves and a thoughtful gift!

Children's Toys

Children's Books

Garden & Outdoor Play

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