Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
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.
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
A play + learn system that develops memory, concentration, visual perception, logic, language and math skills. Developed in Germany; used...
A sweet take on a classic game. The novel figurines (felt ears! felt manes!) amp things up. A great family...
An easy, no mess, no fuss way of creating beautiful handmade sculptures. Super soft clay + bright colors + no...
Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...
This stunning 1000-piece puzzle features important messages of human diversity, inclusion and acts of kindness. An enchanting work of art...
This! Its giant-ness makes it excitingly attractive. Nothing like the potential of a crashing tower to elicit big rolling laughter....
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.
Let’s double-down on how to translate *growth mindset* into something tangible with your child. We’re focusing on how to teach...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...