The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all important for developing strong handwriting skills. Encourage learning in context.
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Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
An ideal platform for S.T.E.A.M education and spatial + kinetic awareness. Praised by the Wall Street Journal for how it...
Encourage creativity and reasonable risk with real working tools. Inspired by the Montessori way of learning and designed in France....
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
How will you build this beautiful bell run? Will you group by color? Make a pattern? Develops fine motor, motor...
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
The benefits of mindfulness and how it can help your child thrive. How to naturally and authentically infuse mindfulness into...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
Including your child in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how everyday tools...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...