Foundations for Life: A Guide to Social and Emotional DevelopmentAnita Frost, founder of the children's edutainment brand Green Bean Studios, applauds the Royal Foundation's new initiative supporting social-emotional development in young children.  This welcome move, highlighted by the launch of Foundations for Life: A Guide to Social and Emotional Development, is seen as critical for strengthening the early years system. The guide, developed in collaboration with early years experts and practitioners, emphasises the vital role of loving, responsive relationships and sets out why social and emotional development matters, detailing how these essential skills form from the earliest months. Green Bean Studios, with its multifaceted brand of books, toys, and educational content featuring the character Green Bean, is dedicated to meeting children's emotional and social developmental needs. Frost believes that such action from the Royal family and institutions signals a necessary change. She anticipates that this increased accessibility to proper education for parents and professionals will allow for a collective effort to support young people who have struggled recently. Frost stresses that effective, "Ground Up" partnership and change are essential to setting children on a new, positive trajectory.
Helping to Foster a Lifelong Love of ReadingExperience the delight of immersing yourself in a wonderful story! Discover an enjoyable spot outdoors to begin your next reading journey. Immersing children in storytelling is a vital part of their development, helping to foster a lifelong love of reading while building essential skills for future success.  Whether it is through interactive lift-the-flap books like Green Bean's Garden or engaging stories featuring characters like Mr Bear and Beckett the Bee, these reading experiences spark curiosity and imagination in young learners. Spending intentional time reading together—whether at home, in a classroom, or outdoors in nature—creates precious memories and supports a child's social and emotional growth.
The Proud Creators of The World of Green BeanGreen Bean Studios is an award-winning edutainment studio that creates content for young children, specialising in the early years. We are the proud creators of the world of Green Bean and his friends, a recognised children's brand. Green Bean is a much-loved, famous household friend known for appearances on TV and Radio. Our brand has successfully disrupted the early years edutainment sector. We use social science, innovation, and creativity to encourage little ones to play, learn, and have fun, particularly outdoors.  Our core activities span Retail (the popular Green Bean Collection®), Media/EdTech, Animation, and exciting Immersive Events/Attractions. Fun Fact:" The more kids play, read, and explore, the better they'll do later in life!" Our values are rooted in three core pillars: EARTH, KIDS, and COMMUNITY. Our main goal is to make learning super fun. We create adventure stories using our animated characters to boost social and emotional skills for children from birth to seven.
Green Bean Studios was founded by multiple award-winning entrepreneur and children's author Anita Frost. We are backed by organisations like KPMG, partnered with the National Literacy Trust and Christian Hughes, and supported by the Centre for Sustainable Innovation - University of Salford. Ready to jump into the world of Green Bean? Where will your next adventure begin? Boost Developmental Skills In Young ChildrenThe Green Bean and Friends™ Jigsaw Puzzle offers a wealth of advantages, serving as an exceptional educational tool that cultivates a diverse range of critical developmental skills in young children.  Core Developmental Benefits
In summary, the Green Bean and Friends™ Jigsaw Puzzle is more than just a toy; it is an integrated learning resource that supports holistic child development through engaging, purposeful play.
Children will Clearly Express What Makes Them Happy...In an era saturated with information about what children should be playing, watching, and the recommended limits on screen time—all while parents navigate the ongoing cost-of-living crisis—one certainty remains: children will clearly express what makes them happy, what excites them, and what brings them alive. Did you know Green Bean Studios has a retail line?  Our Products The Green Bean Collection is a culmination of over 20 years of child development expertise. Our products are thoughtfully arranged, designed, and built to ensure that children can confidently lead their learning. When they pick up our toys, books, and games, they are not just having fun; they are engaging with essential ingredients built into every line and every item. This approach ensures children are hitting key developmental milestones and are being nurtured through the curated collection we have put together. To take this learning journey further, we invite you to visit our Green Bean & Friends YouTube channel. There, you can watch our live-action Green Bean Shows, like the popular "Green Beans Colours" and "Bedtime" episodes, to extend your child's learning experience. A Note on Screen Time: We recommend this content for children over three years. We encourage limiting screen time—perhaps cuddling up for a 10-minute story show before heading off to the park.
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