Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Immersive. Enchanting. An extraordinary lift-the-flap book that richly journeys into flora and fauna. With each flap, there is a sense...
Expertly designed for sport-level performance. Combines classic tradition with new-age bouncing (read: higher jumps, less squeaking). Irresistibly loved by kids....
Your child will thank you one day. Just you watch. A time capsule for your child to share their stories,...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Learn how to appeal to your child’s thinking brain and shape their future behavior by instilling discipline (vs. imposing punishment)....
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...