BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
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...
Winner of Best Book of the Year by several publications. Whimsical text and charming illustrations will help your child see...
Beyond giant play. The one and only jumbo bubbles kit that comes with two unique wands and the Dr. Zigs...
There’s a hero in all of us. Outstanding details in this playset. Or, go (almost) larger than life with this...
A dollhouse you design yourself. Winner of just about every toy award. Why not build the neighborhood too?
Hands-down, the coolest coloring book..and the longest in the world (!!) Hours of downtime fun that cleverly folds into accordion-style...
New take on a classic scooter. No pedals! Move this racing machine with alternating leg movements on the foot bar.
Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.
Sensory-reinforcement makes learning lower case a little less tricky (say that three times!) And because upper case and numbers are...
As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...
When all the other pieces – like grasp and strength – are in place, it may be time to practice....
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
Here’s a practical tool and script to support your child’s self-regulation and emotional awareness – it provides a shared language to signal...
Book selection is key in helping your child learn to read. Parents of emergent and early readers are often tempted...
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Whether a young child practices prewriting skills or an older child works on sight words, salt / sand trays are...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It is deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not...
Including your child in their own learning process about how to self-regulate is empowering and long-lasting. Here’s how everyday tools...