Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and executive functioning skills. Add this weighing scale for more math skills like, “How much?”, comparisons and estimation.
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...