Beyond standard blocks. This hideout version builds reasoning and motor planning skills. Versatile for teaching language development concepts like directional...
The most creative mini golf set we discovered. The variety of obstacles are stellar for practicing gross motor skills and...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...
Part puzzle, part game – all skill-building. Clever see-through trucks with playful fun faces that develop budding imaginations, spatial planning...
Simple is sometimes best. Beloved in many classrooms, children love to measure everything. Develop your child’s numerical literacy by having...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
Improve core strength, balance and coordination. An essential in many classrooms. Equally fabulous at free play as it is for...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...
Life-size! A next-level version of the classic table-top game that everyone wants to try. (But we especially love how it...
Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Some children are naturally drawn to learning letters, while others may not begin to learn letter identification until they are...
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...
“What is a good resource to understand milestones for my child? At what age should they learn colors? Learn numbers?...
How do you know if your child is experiencing a developmental “bump”? How do you know if it is time...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...