With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and expand your child’s voice. Character-play and storytelling are key for cognitive development.
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
A social and screen-free way of learning letter identification, including phonological awareness and concepts of print. Get moving!
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Immersive. Enchanting. An extraordinary lift-the-flap book that richly journeys into flora and fauna. With each flap, there is a sense...
Speedy feet will delight in this authentic go-kart designed for young drivers. Helps build core strength, gross motor skills and...
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
Life-size! A next-level version of the classic table-top game that everyone wants to try. (But we especially love how it...
A simple tool to help your child describe a universe of facial expressions, and to name feelings and emotions with...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...