A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...