The ‘pop’ and ‘snap’ of these beads are excellent for strengthening pincer grasps, hand control and finger precision – all...

Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!

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

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

Design, build, imagine. Just how we like it. For the nature-enthusiast or the dramatist. Endless options.

Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...

Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.

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

Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...

Your child’s very own superheroes in the powerful way they imagine them to be. Blank wooden figurines with moveable elastic...

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

Beloved by teachers. One of those fun games where the learning is stealthily embedded: strategy + pre-reading skills. Each card...

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

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

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

One of the most frequent complaints we get from parents is around whining. We get it – even as teachers....

Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...

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

If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...

While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...

Tricky topic that’s filled with layers of good intentions and ambitious learnings. It takes effort from both you and your...

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

The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...

ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...