A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Make a go-to place for your child to find comfort and safety when their internal engines feel out-of-sorts. Whether you...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Including your child in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how everyday tools...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...