Always a hit in play yards + schools! From deciding what to put inside, how to lift and walk, problem-solving...
Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.
Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
Build bigger with this bendable, flexible car track system. Undeniably cool – and cerebral.
A reversible puzzle? So clever! One side is set in Spring, the other in Fall – both have delightful patterns...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Language and scripts parents can use in their back-to-school conversations with children during this Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, answers to common...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...
Try having ‘Family Agreements’ instead of having ‘rules’. Family Agreements can be powerful yet simple tools for encouraging baseline behavioral...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...