With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
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...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Learn how to appeal to your child’s thinking brain and shape their future behavior by instilling discipline (vs. imposing punishment)....
Around the ages of four and five, children begin to tell ‘tall tales’. They may also begin to tell fibs...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
It’s hard to know what you don’t know as your child embarks on their learning journey and enters Kindergarten. Sure,...
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...