BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...