Hollie Mayes Educational Design

Hollie Mayes Educational Design 🧸 Designing spaces rooted in educational philosophies
✨ Experts in childhood development
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08/06/2026

Comment PLAY and I’ll send you the full list of travel essentials you can grab straight from Amazon just in time for your next holiday!

As a teacher and a busy mum, these are the travel toys I’d buy twice without thinking. Open-ended, mess free, and a total game-changer for car rides, road trips, airplane journeys, and long family vacations.

The perfect screen-free, on-the-go activities for toddlers all the way through to school age kids. These are brilliant for gifts too!

05/06/2026

One of the easiest ways to keep kids screen-free over the summer? Find the books your child is actually excited about.

When kids have stories they love, characters they’re rooting for, and books they choose to pick up on their own, the screen becomes a lot less interesting.

I’ve rounded up my favourites for the summer. Comment READS and I’ll send you the full summer reading list 📚

04/06/2026

No matter where you are in the world, we can transform any room in your home into a space your child truly thrives in.

Not just a room that looks beautiful. One that works. One that invites independent play, supports learning, and grows with your child as they do.

With me, you’ll get a clear vision, a considered plan, and the confidence to bring it to life knowing every decision was made with your child’s development in mind.

You don’t need a big space, a big budget, or to live down the road from me. You just need to reach out 🩷

02/06/2026

As a mum of twins and a teacher, I know how quickly boredom can tip a manageable journey into a really difficult one.

So over the years I’ve put together a travel kit that I pack for every trip that keeps my kids screen-free.

Nothing that complicates or adds to the overwhelm. These genuinely make summer travel feel easier for everyone in the family, with games and activities to keep your little one creative and curious, without screens.

Comment TRAVEL below and I’ll send the links to these analog summer essentials straight to you. We all need to unplug for a digital detox over the holidays 🤍

30/05/2026

Set your kids up for an analog summer with these! I do these every year and they only take a few hours but will make a big difference over the next 3 months.

Without them, I always find a carefully organised space turns into complete chaos within about 48 hours.

Simple systems that make a huge impact. Comment SUMMER for my favourite toy organisation products!

28/05/2026

Audiobooks are one of the most underrated language development tools for children, and most parents don’t even think to try them.

They build vocabulary, deepen comprehension, and introduce your child to topics and ideas in a way that feels like listening, not learning.

🎙️ Comment the word AUDIO and I’ll send you my current favourites.

One of the most common questions I get: “I’m in the US, Canada, or the UK. Do you work with clients online?”Yes! I work ...
27/05/2026

One of the most common questions I get: “I’m in the US, Canada, or the UK. Do you work with clients online?”

Yes! I work with clients online, anywhere in the world.

You can book an Online Consultation, or go deeper with an eDesign, where I help you take your child’s space from where it is now to exactly where it needs to be. I’ve worked with families all around the world 🌍

DM “CONSULT” to learn more ✨

25/05/2026

Here’s an IKEA Trofast hack to make the most of this setup 👇🏼

Skip installing the shelves on one of the units and you’ve got an instant tabletop. A play surface, a craft station, a sensory tray setup. Whatever your child needs it to be.

Comment MIX and I’ll send you 🔗s so you can create the same setup at home.

24/05/2026

What if the goal isn’t “less screen time” for children… but more inviting alternatives?

Sometimes small spacial shifts create big behavioural changes.

This unused cupboard became a tiny reading retreat and suddenly we added an invitation to cosy up, dive into stories, and nurture a love for reading.

If you’d like ideas for creating something similar in your home, send me a message 🤍

21/05/2026

Have you ever watched your child ignore an expensive toy and play for hours with something simple? That’s not a coincidence.

Good toys invite open-ended thinking, support development, and give children the freedom to lead their own play. Bad toys demand attention rather than encourage it, offer one outcome, and leave little room for creativity or growth.

Knowing the difference changes everything about how you shop for your child.

Comment TOYS and I’ll send you the links to educational toys that truly support your child’s learning at home 👇🏻

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