Dramatic + dentist go hand-in-hand for the imagination. (Think: pliers + teeth!) Well-sized to build hand strength, essential for learning to write. Rolls up in an easy travel case.
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
Good old-fashioned fun and cheer. These delightful stickers are brilliant for adding a splash of sunshine + happy to anything...
Hours of retro fun! A must-have for long car rides. Nifty shutter slides (no little bits mess!) makes this game...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...