A reversible puzzle? So clever! One side is set in Spring, the other in Fall – both have delightful patterns featuring fairytale favorites. Puzzles help develop critical skills such as the concept of a whole and its parts, shape recognition, concentration, critical thinking and visual perception.
Swing + surf = the Swurfer. Unique curved shape = more power, more stability, wider range of motion…and more fun!
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.
This! Its giant-ness makes it excitingly attractive. Nothing like the potential of a crashing tower to elicit big rolling laughter....
3D open-ended mechanics and creativity. Keep tap tapping that logic and hand-eye coordination with this and this.
Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
We searched high and low for the ideal indoor bowling set – sturdy pins, weighted (but soft) ball…and this one...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
‘Executive functioning’ is a phrase often cited when talking about child development. But what does it really mean and how...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
Help your child to control their thoughts by making Mindful Minutes a routine. Your step-by-step guide on why, how and...
Our Awesome Allowance System gives children practice in setting financial goals, making hard choices, and developing a sense for the...
Consider this your guide and script for how to respond and deepen your child’s understanding of math. Learn how to...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
Nuts + bolts; let’s get tactical. Now that we’ve baselined the three primary processes of executive functioning, let’s look at...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
A primer on why and how learning to spell is such a powerful and fundamental concept for early learners and...