A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
Imagine a world with chalkboard walls?! Build the play structure of your dreams. Or back to basics with Crazy Forts.
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
For all those wiggles, tears and tantrums. Or find your zen. Lots more useful tools here.
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Work through big feelings with this character set. Or try modeling behavior with Jolly Helpers.
Make learning facial vocabulary fun. Great for self-awareness, self-control and self-expression. Another classroom favorite for all mixed feelings.
A fun way of learning letter recognition and letter sounds. Party toppers are also dynamite for practicing the pincer grasp....
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
The reality is we have no control over when our child calms down. Parenting and teaching is not quick and...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...