Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Community engagement with little ones is filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It may take effort, but...
Let’s double-down on how to translate *growth mindset* into something tangible with your child. We’re focusing on how to teach...
Help your child to control their thoughts by making Mindful Minutes a routine. Your step-by-step guide on why, how and...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Learn how to appeal to your child’s thinking brain and shape their future behavior by instilling discipline (vs. imposing punishment)....
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
“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...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...