A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
(Beautiful) bingo with a twist. Bonus fun – it’s multilingual! And for those times you can’t stop having fun with...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...