Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
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...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
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...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
Easy-to-use cards to encourage your little yogi to twist, bend, breathe and practice mindfulness. Meditation and mindfulness are proven to...
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...
Sometimes, a child may have an efficient grasp and sufficient hand strength, but their handwriting strokes still do not produce...
Around the ages of four and five, children begin to tell ‘tall tales’. They may also begin to tell fibs...
One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
It’s hard to know what you don’t know as your child embarks on their learning journey and enters Kindergarten. Sure,...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...