A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy – oh my!) are great for developing oral language and the fun guessing games are super for language development.
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
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...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Many parents are eager to teach their children basic number concepts at a young age. For a 2-year old, exposure...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...