With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
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...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Helpful phrases and scripts to respond to your child when they ask about other children’s challenges or about a child...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...