Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Design your very own dollhouse! Modular and compact, this unique frame can be opened, closed and re-arranged in multiple ways....
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when 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...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...