A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused – life skills that are important for executive functions.
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
Award-winning classic; or the simpler version here. Captivating way of strengthening the pincer grasp.
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Fun fact – Musical elements such as beats, rhythm, melody and tempo possess inherent math principles like spatial properties, sequencing,...
Fun-yet-safe. A positive way of exploring power play themes.
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Cute! A magical home for your child’s imagination. The moveable door adds a sweet element of childhood surprise and is...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Nuts + bolts; let’s get tactical. Now that we’ve baselined the three primary processes of executive functioning, let’s look at...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
A frequent question teachers are asked by parents is, “Should I correct my child’s spelling?” Our short answer – “It...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Our Awesome Allowance System gives children practice in setting financial goals, making hard choices, and developing a sense for the...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
Tips from an elementary school teacher for parents when teaching math. Key things to remember when supporting your child’s mathematical...