An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
A very grown-up dining experience; bonus points for building fine motor skills.
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
Fill-in-the-blank coloring books that are just the right size for little hands. Perfectly packable.
For your rock n’ roll star. More awesome beats here and here to self-regulate those wiggles. PS – It’s a...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...