Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving when it’s too heavy – this is a super toy for building multiple skills. Pairs well with this quality hand tool set. Or, stay indoors with an indoor gardening kit.
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
Fun fact – Musical elements such as beats, rhythm, melody and tempo possess inherent math principles like spatial properties, sequencing,...
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...