The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.
An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...
Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
No details spared in this dynamic cafe set, complete with sugar cubes and pastries. At-home high tea is a superb...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
A fan favorite among schools – now you can bring it to your yard! Did you know that mud is...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Clever new take on a traditional game. Fun fact: 3D spatial skills are foundational for engineering and design. Just as...
Yes, yes, yes!! Finally richly pigmented crayons that celebrate the beauty of all skin tones. A reminder that they’re not...
We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...
Knowing why transitions are difficult is half the puzzle. The other half is how to get through them. Teachers go...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Children experience emotions just like adults, but they need support and guidance to: 1) Understand their emotions; and 2) Make...
Are you in the midst of visiting preschools and trying to decipher what to look for in a classroom and...
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Tantrums are hard to manage – for everyone. Here’s our checklist for what to do…in the first 5 minutes.
In the heat of an emotional meltdown, it’s hard to remember what to do. So we use *SKOR* for quick recall....
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...