Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Small fingers love tinkering with locks (plus, it strengthens their pincer grasp and hand muscles). Explore early phonics and learn...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Vibrant + engaging. Brilliantly made, this over-sized, fire-breathing fun is over 4.5 feet long. Puzzles are exceptional for developing problem-solving,...
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
Expertly designed for sport-level performance. Combines classic tradition with new-age bouncing (read: higher jumps, less squeaking). Irresistibly loved by kids....
Your child’s very own superheroes in the powerful way they imagine them to be. Blank wooden figurines with moveable elastic...
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Is writing letters backwards OK, or is it an early warning sign of a learning difference? Let’s tackle this very...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
*Yet* – Three letters that may change your child’s outlook on life, even among the youngest learners. Learn how the...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Helpful phrases and scripts to respond to your child when they ask about other children’s challenges or about a child...
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...