<![CDATA[Anita Frost Official Site - Blog]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:46:40 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[Empowering the Next Generation: The Launch of 'Green Bean & Me']]>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:51:21 GMThttps://www.anitafrost.com/blog/empowering-the-next-generation-the-launch-of-green-bean-meExciting news is on the horizon! Green Bean Studios is thrilled to announce the upcoming executive launch of "Green Bean & Me," an innovative new EdTech subscription service created through a non-exclusive intellectual property partnership with the Findel Group. This milestone marks a significant step forward in our mission to enrich children's learning experiences and nurture early development.
Empowering the Next Generation: The Launch of 'Green Bean & Me'
Building a Sustainable Ecosystem for Early Learning
While the launch of "Green Bean & Me" is a major highlight, our inspiration runs much deeper. Over the years, Green Bean Studios has carefully cultivated a growing ecosystem cantered around empowering children. Recent statistics reveal ongoing year-on-year declines in early years progress—a trend we are passionately committed to reversing. Ensuring children are school-ready and well-prepared for future roles in the workforce and marketplace requires a unified, collective effort across families, educators, and communities.
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Discover More & Join the Journey
We invite you to be part of this transformative movement. To learn more about our broader mission, values, and creative work, please visit our Green Bean Studios website. If "Green Bean & Me" is new to you, head over to our dedicated EdTech page to explore how our new offering is shaping the future of early childhood education.

​Are you an educator in the nursery sector searching for impactful resources to help young children reach key early development milestones? Look no further than the Green Bean Collection! Designed to complement the "Green Bean & Me" EdTech series powered by Subscriptions | EuHu, these resources can also be purchased individually. Enjoy great cost savings with the wonderful Baby Bean Boxset, which contains multiple items perfect for your classroom setting. You can purchase directly from the Green Bean Online Store or through our trusted distributors: Hope Education, Findel, and GLS.​
]]><![CDATA[The Current Landscape: Why Early Literacy Matters]]>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:49:57 GMThttps://www.anitafrost.com/blog/the-current-landscape-why-early-literacy-mattersIt was a pleasure attending the "Turning the Page: Strengthening Communities Through Literacy" event as a National Literacy Trust signature partner! Wonderful takeaways seeing how much great work is happening with regional and local businesses, charities, and leaders coming together to galvanise change.

Despite incredible work happening across local communities, early childhood development challenges remain pressing:
  • Over 2 million children in the UK currently experience language and communication delays.
  • Over 1 million young people are currently not in education, employment, or training.
  • Rectifying these early developmental, speech, and social care challenges costs the UK economy £17.8 billion annually.
Inspirational contributions from key speakers—including Helen Hayes MP (Chair of the Education Select Committee), Lucy Thomas (KPMG), Dan Scroggie (The Very Group), Ceri Berkovitch (National Literacy Trust), and Gareth Snell MP (Chair of the APPG on Literacy)—reinforced that tackling these hurdles requires a truly collective effort across business, education, and community spaces.
The Current Landscape: Why Early Literacy Matters

Scalable Solutions: Green Bean & Me EdTech Series

At Green Bean Studios, we are dedicated to tackling these developmental hurdles head-on. Rooted in over 20 years of child development expertise, our mission is to boost social-emotional skills, nurture school readiness, and mitigate modern digital distractions.
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Following the launch of our landmark non-exclusive IP partnership with Hope Education Group, Findel, and EuHu, we are launching the Green Bean & Me EdTech Series. Tailored to three core early development stages—Baby Bean (0–24 Months), Pre School Bean (2–5 Years), and Jumping Bean (5–7 Years)—the series delivers:
  • Engaging visual and read-aloud storytelling
  • EYFS-aligned, SEND-friendly learning resources and teacher CPD tools
  • Interactive play, outdoor adventures, and eco-conscious resources
  • Children's podcasts, music, and media
Through Hope Education’s reach across 95% of UK schools and nurseries, Phase One introduces Baby Bean into early years settings nationwide—bringing early intervention directly to where it is needed most.
Anita Frost

Join the Ecosystem for Good

Supporting our future workforce requires a sustainable, collective approach. Whether you are a corporate leader, investor, or educator who cares deeply about social impact and empowering children, we welcome a conversation to explore how we can collaborate or invest for good.
Together, we can turn the page for early years literacy and build a brighter future for every child.
]]><![CDATA[Anita Frost Entrepreneur & Elaine Sagar, CEO of Sunflower Group Talk Early Years]]>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:13:57 GMThttps://www.anitafrost.com/blog/anita-frost-entrepreneur-elaine-sagar-ceo-of-sunflower-group-talk-early-yearsWe have entered a brand-new chapter for Green Bean Studios 💚🎬. This milestone presents an incredible opportunity for impact as we continue to serve children 🔢 with our beloved household friend, Green Bean, guiding them forward through play, fun learning, and outdoor adventures.
The recent launch of 'Green Bean & Me' in an IP partnership with,Findel International, powered by, EuHu our brand into an exciting new space, establishing our leadership in EdTech. The initial reviews have been fantastic.
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We look forward to sharing further feedback soon, but for now, enjoy hearing from Elaine Sagar, CEO of Sunflower Group.

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​About Green Bean & Me
​Green Bean & Me is a multi-award-winning EdTech subscription series created to enhance school readiness in children aged 0-7.

It accomplishes this through an engaging combination of:
  • Visual and read-aloud storytelling
  • Captivating podcasts for children
  • Interactive play and fun learning activities
  • Outdoor adventures and comprehensive ECO learning resources
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Grounded in two decades of child development expertise and backed by Innovate UK, the series aligns with the EYFS curriculum, offers full accessibility (SEND-friendly), and serves as an invaluable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) tool for educators. Highly regarded in the industry, Green Bean has received extensive media coverage across television and radio and comes recommended by leading educational experts, including Dr. Gummer's Good Play Guide.
Anita Frost
Green Bean founder:
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Entrepreneur Anita Frost is a multi-award-winning author and the founder of Green Bean Studios®. Anita, along with a talented team of professionals, has grown a children's edutainment brand. ​ The children's brand, based at Green Bean Studios, creates precious moments for children and families through: Retail - Media/EdTech​ - Animated TV productions. 
]]><![CDATA[Anita Frost Leds New Green Bean & Me Series into the Marketplace]]>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://www.anitafrost.com/blog/anita-frost-leds-new-green-bean-me-series-into-the-marketplace

Exciting New Adventures

Green Bean is embarking on an exciting new journey! We are thrilled to share that our beloved little Bean is stepping into vibrant new spaces—from nurseries and preschools to primary schools across the nation—to make wonderful new friends and inspire young minds.

As children grow and explore the world around them, early learning and play are more important than ever.

​That is why Green Bean Studios is launching the brand-new 'Green Bean & Me' EdTech Series! Designed with early development in mind, this series brings together interactive play, engaging read-aloud stories, music, podcasts, and eco-friendly resources aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
Whether at home or in the classroom, the 'Green Bean & Me' Series is crafted to foster focus, confidence, social-emotional development, and a lifelong love of learning and outdoor adventure for every child.
Stay tuned and join us as Green Bean moves into this next chapter!

​Be sure to explore the new Green Bean & Me Series and see how we are supporting the next generation as they play, learn, and grow.

Founder Anita Frost (pictured), an award-winning author and entrepreneur, shares 

This series has been rigorously tested and in development long before we even envisioned its full evolution. We are now excited to embark on this brand-new chapter, as our children – the next generation of our future workforce – truly deserve it.”
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