An ideal gift for your beginning reader to inspire their love of books, reading and creative storytelling. And for those...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
A vibrant and engaging way to spark conversations about scientists. Bonus: puzzles improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills. Nothing beats...
Those eyes!! Not-your-average stuffie with a squishy, soft texture that’s got quite the brand following. A soothing companion to reach...
Mesmerizing + soothing. The unusual rod top makes it lovely to watch and easy to spin. An excellent addition to...
We love the story, the concept, the illustrations…all of it! Especially the feeling it leaves in you – pride in...
New take on a classic scooter. No pedals! Move this racing machine with alternating leg movements on the foot bar.
Beyond giant play. The one and only jumbo bubbles kit that comes with two unique wands and the Dr. Zigs...
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“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Help your child to control their thoughts by making Mindful Minutes a routine. Your step-by-step guide on why, how and...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
Our Awesome Allowance System gives children practice in setting financial goals, making hard choices, and developing a sense for the...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...