Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...