Ages 2 - 3
Parenting Playbook
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Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Made for little hands. A great first instrument. And for your full band….hand bells, glockenspiel, accordion.
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Ideal for on-the-go; bonus points for easy clean-up. Hocus pocus – this and this also open up to creative, portable...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
A wooden trolley in the shape of a truck with magnetic tools…say what?!
A fun way to develop hand-eye coordination and cognitive life skills.
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Open mic session – belt out that inner voice! A more playful version of an articulation station. For the songwriter...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Just like your child, just like your family; create your one-of-a-kind character.
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....