Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Your child will thank you one day. Just you watch. A time capsule for your child to share their stories,...
An ideal gift for your beginning reader to inspire their love of books, reading and creative storytelling. And for those...
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Learn letters with a classic game. There’s a reason it’s a classroom favorite. Ditto for the numbers edition.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
Around the ages of four and five, children begin to tell ‘tall tales’. They may also begin to tell fibs...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
How is your child dealing with words they can’t read? Here’s an observation tool that can help inform how your...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...