Proof that math is creative! A unique way to learn math in context. Sorting, matching, organizing – all early math...
Filled with thoughtful details like a moving car lift, a car wash, a helipad and beautifully illustrated European wooden figurines...
Create fanciful games, spread neighborhood cheer with kind messages or get blissfully lost in large-scale drawings. Did you know that...
The softest, snuggliest friend with moveable arms and legs that stands and sits. Dolls are wonderful at personifying a child’s...
Bring the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to life. An active way of learning the alphabet. And these magnetic letters – foundational...
Beloved French toy company Janod’s version of a beloved preschool toy. Purposeful life activities help children learn in context. From...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
It’s impossible to stop gawking! Use the inquiry approach with this intro to science. Works well with The Big Book of...
Calling all kids who adore jumping in muddy puddles! A cheerful book that celebrates rain, natural beauty and the glory...
We love the sophisticated layout for big make-believe. Plenty of nifty storage ideas because kids love finding order amidst their...
BBQ theme on one side, ice cream on the other. Yes, it’s true! Thank goodness for artful details. Take it...
By learning why young children hit – learning what is developmentally going on in their brains when they hit –...
A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...
Simply saying “Share!” holds little meaning for children. Young children are egocentric and concrete thinkers. Their experience of the world...
Acknowledge and promote positive behavior….*Plinkit* with a Marble Jar! You’ll be amazed at the twinkle in your child’s eye each...
Getting to know your child’s imaginary friends is a fun perk of parenting and teaching. Those characters – whether invisible,...
Learn why it is important for your child to be able to identify their emotions, and help them build their...
Imagine a magical world where children are internally motivated to be kind and generous. It’s doable!
Knowing why a child hits is the first step in handling a challenging ‘hitting’ situation. Next, how should you respond...
Encouraging your child to listen can sometimes be very hard (even when you have our trusty checklist of things to...
#1 daily challenge with children: How to get from A to Z without fighting, yelling or throwing a tantrum? Learn why...