Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Fort Magic.

A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...

A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...

The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...

Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.

Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...

Your child’s very own superheroes in the powerful way they imagine them to be. Blank wooden figurines with moveable elastic...

Experiment with high-flying fun or with simple machines. Another problem-solving goodie for basic physics.

Learn about the history and traditions surrounding piñatas (did you know they date back 700 years?), then make your own...

Imaginative story disks that put a magical spin on the skill of storytelling. Re-telling and storytelling are important for reading...

Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.

This stunning 1000-piece puzzle features important messages of human diversity, inclusion and acts of kindness. An enchanting work of art...

Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...

Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...

Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...

Questions and comments from children about other children’s challenges are normal; they illustrate the broad spectrum of learning, ability and...

Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...

We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...

As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...

Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it’s expected, healthy and natural....

Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...

Little hands often struggle to hold a pencil, especially when their muscles need some building. Fortunately there are many fun...

“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...

It’s normal to hear your child experimenting with dramatic language at around age 4 (e.g., talking back, harsh tones of...