Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Hours of retro fun! A must-have for long car rides. Nifty shutter slides (no little bits mess!) makes this game...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....