A gem of a toy. The decorative accents build focus and fine motor skills; the recipe cards develop matching skills,...

All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...

Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...

Notice and wonder. Explore the fine details of this world. Comes with awe-inspiring slide images. Kit it out for older...

Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.

It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...

Innovative activity cards with 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world. Excellent for rainy...

Build your own supersonic vehicle – or monster! Design a toy that actually moves. Unlike any kit we’ve seen – includes...

A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.

Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...

Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.

Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.

Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...

Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....

Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...

“Does it make sense? Does it look right? Does it sound right?” is a helpful cueing system to help your...

Watching a child turn to you crying for the first time because “A friend said ‘I can’t play’”, is a...

We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...

Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...

“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...

The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...

Around the ages of four and five, children begin to tell “tall tales”. They may also begin to tell fibs...

While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...

Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...