A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Letters transform into robots. Mind blown. Watch just how cool they are. And don’t forget about learning numbers.
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Found! Scoured the earth to find a simple (yet engaging) puzzle with upper and lower case letters.
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Ideal for on-the-go; bonus points for easy clean-up. Hocus pocus – this and this also open up to creative, portable...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
For the 21st century with real-world functionality. Or, live large with another award winner.
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
A fun way to develop hand-eye coordination and cognitive life skills.
A wooden trolley in the shape of a truck with magnetic tools…say what?!
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of hot cocoa. Sure to warm...
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Just like your child, just like your family; create your one-of-a-kind character.
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Master everyday skills with these clever stuffies. Strengthens fine motor skills with real-life finicky accessories – buttons, zippers, laces, buckles,...
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Made for little hands. A great first instrument. And for your full band….bells, glockenspiel, accordion.
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
“Does it make sense? Does it look right? Does it sound right?” is a helpful cueing system to help your...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they’re a...
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
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