It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Strategy + socialization + fine motor skills. Great for developing pre-writing and pre-math skills.
(Beautiful) bingo with a twist. Bonus fun – it’s multilingual! And for those times you can’t stop having fun with...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy...
Physical and mental dexterity required. Teach your child’s brain and body to work together.
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Learn at what age you should expect that your child can practice skills without prompting and strategies for encouraging your...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...