An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...