A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
For when you just can’t find the words. Excellent for your personal Helper Green Basket. A Worry Eater can also...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
Learn why children interrupt, what to say in the moment, and strategies for modeling patterns of communication. (It is hard...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...