Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
All you need for sensory discovery in one easy bin. Just add imagination! Complete with moldable sand, squishy aquabeads, calming...
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!
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
A book that’s uniquely shaped like a pile of pancakes – very awesome! The descriptive words (fluffy, dollop, drizzle, crunchy...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
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
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
The parent/caregiver-child separation process is often an emotional experience, and every child and family experiences it differently. Discover answers to...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Your questions, our answers. Learn how to handle common scenarios when a child interrupts. From raising hands, to when to...