It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
A rocket on your back? Let your imagination run wild…literally!
Spark conversation and make sense of the world. Practice social skills over a cup of tea. Sure to warm any...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
New twist on the classic tug-of-war that will have the whole family laughing and active. Add a dose of healthy...
Speedy feet will delight in this authentic go-kart designed for young drivers. Helps build core strength, gross motor skills and...
A puzzle and play set all in one! Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design.
A perennial classroom favorite. The simplicity of the blocks maximizes open-ended creativity. Excellent for improving concentration and staying focused –...
This stunning 1000-piece puzzle features important messages of human diversity, inclusion and acts of kindness. An enchanting work of art...
The ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. Designed by MIT graduate and TED Senior Fellow Ayah Bdeir; featured at the MOMA and...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
Discover how discipline and punishment differ in practice.
A breathing exercise to help your child move through the rocky moments in their day. Easy to do and remember....
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
“Empathy is when you’re able to understand and care about how someone else is feeling.” -Mark Ruffalo, Sesame Street
Answers to our most popular questions on a heavy subject. From “How do I explain…” to “How do I teach…”...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
At around age 4, you may see all sorts of dramatic language changes – talking back, harsh tones of voice,...