Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Just like your child, just like your family; create your one-of-a-kind character.
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...