An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
A clever take on Memory. Pair number symbols with magnitude concepts (learn to count!) using uniquely illustrated artwork from 10...
Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Jump & squeak + balance & coordination. Strong body, strong mind. *Loved* by children of all ages.
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Finally, a threading toy with play longevity. Kids love finagling with the clothes; caregivers love how it hones fine motor...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
“It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about how you are smart.” -Howard Gardner
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Learn the Montessori approach to learning language and how to apply it every day.